Overview
- The 37-year-old defensive end agreed to a one-year contract worth $4.895 million, with a prorated payout of about $2.44 million and a $1.677 million signing bonus, per NFL Network.
- Graham practiced Wednesday in his return and was listed as a full participant, while defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said the staff will gauge his conditioning and contact readiness.
- Philadelphia turned back to its franchise games-played leader after Za'Darius Smith retired midseason and edge rushers Nolan Smith and Ogbonnia Okoronkwo landed on injured reserve, with Azeez Ojulari recently hurt as well.
- The Eagles rank near the bottom of the league in sacks and sack rate, and analysts project Graham primarily as a rotational presence and locker-room leader rather than an every-down fix.
- Reporting indicates the front office is still exploring help on the edge and at cornerback ahead of the Nov. 4 trade deadline despite Graham’s signing.