Overview
- Brandon Graham announced Tuesday that he is retiring, ending a 16-season NFL career spent entirely with the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Graham finishes as the franchise leader in games played (215) and ranks third in team history with 79.5 regular-season sacks.
- He first retired after the Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX win in March 2025, un-retired last October to help an injury-hit roster, and produced three sacks in nine regular-season games during that comeback.
- The Eagles entered 2026 with added veteran edge help and younger contributors — including Jonathan Greenard, A.J. Epenesa, Arnold Ebiketie, Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith Jr. — factors reporters cite for why a 17th season did not materialize.
- Graham said he will remain close to the organization in a mentoring and media capacity and that he plans to prioritize his family as he transitions away from playing.