Philadelphia Eagles Reach Major Agreement with Brandon Graham, Per NFL Insider Ian Rapoport

Posted Mar 26, 2026

Philadelphia, PA — Nearly a year after announcing his retirement, pass rusher Brandon Graham of the Philadelphia Eagles is returning to the team.

Graham, who was drafted by the Eagles at No. 13 in the 2010 NFL Draft, spent his entire career in Philadelphia.

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In Super Bowl LII, Graham made a game-winning strip-sack on Tom Brady, sealing the Eagles’ 41-33 victory over the Patriots.

That victory marked the Eagles’ first-ever Super Bowl title, and the moment became a legendary highlight in the team’s history.

At the time of Graham’s retirement announcement, he had just helped Philadelphia win Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs.

When Graham announced his retirement, it seemed like a storybook ending to a career of an Eagles icon.

However, Graham loved the Eagles too much to quit, and he decided to unretire and rejoin the team last October.

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Graham confirmed that he isn’t ready to retire for good and wants to play at least one more season.

"Hopefully, we can win another one in my last season coming up," Graham said during an event honoring Dick Vermeil.

In early February, Graham mentioned on his Brandon Graham Unlocked podcast that he’d return if Eagles GM Howie Roseman “makes that call.”

In late February, Roseman acknowledged, "Brandon Graham is always welcome in Philadelphia, obviously."

Roseman also highlighted Graham’s versatility, playing defensive tackle late last season and continuing to make a major impact.

Graham is considered an all-time Eagles great and is a future Eagles Hall of Famer.

According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the Eagles have proposed a one-year contract extension to veteran defensive end Brandon Graham.

While the two sides are still negotiating contract details, it seems certain that Graham will play one more season in Philadelphia.

Last season, Graham posted 3 sacks, 8 tackles, 3 quarterback hits, and 2 tackles for loss in 9 games.

At 37, his numbers aren’t eye-popping, but his leadership for the young defensive core is invaluable.

With Graham’s contributions and leadership, he remains an integral part of the Eagles’ defense.

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