The Philadelphia Eagles are in desperate need of some pass rush help following Za’Darius Smith’s retirement last week and indeed help could be on the way from an old friend.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, former Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham is “strongly considering” coming out retirement to re-join the Eagles.
Graham played 15 seasons in Philadelphia and became the longest-tenured Eagle in franchise history. The two-time Super Bowl champion now could be close to building upon those marks if he and the Eagles can finalize a contract this week, Schefter reports.
Graham, 37, returned from a torn triceps muscle to play in last season’s Super Bowl and help the Eagles win their second championship in what was thought to be the final game of his NFL career.
Graham holds the Eagles record for most regular-season games played (206) and is third in franchise history with 76.5 career sacks. He made his lone Pro Bowl in 2020 and recorded his first double-digit sack campaign in 2022, posting 11 takedowns.
The Eagles, losers of two straight games, are in Minnesota to take on the Vikings on Sunday.
