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2-Time Eagles Super Bowl Champion Is Officially Retiring
Brandon Graham will not play in 2026 and retires after 16 NFL seasons, ending his brief return to the Philadelphia Eagles.
- On Tuesday morning at a 'Breakfast With The Birds' event, longtime Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham announced he is "officially done" with his playing career after 16 seasons.
- Graham initially retired following the 2024 season, but that hiatus lasted just seven months before he returned to the Eagles in October 2025 to bolster the pass rush.
- Retiring as the franchise leader with 215 games played and 79.5 sacks, Graham is best remembered for his strip sack of Tom Brady during Super Bowl LII, which secured the championship.
- Graham stated the team is "in great hands" while praising Jordan Davis's defensive impact and expressing confidence in Jalen Hurts leading the offense back to contention.
- Remaining around the organization, Graham intends to offer wisdom to younger players while prioritizing time with his family, marking his final transition from on-field duties.
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2-time Eagles Super Bowl champion is officially retiring
Longtime Philadelphia Eagles pass rusher Brandon Graham is retiring, and this time he says it will stay that way. At Tuesday’s “Breakfast With The Birds” event, Graham said he was “officially done” with his playing career. He added that he will still be around the organization, but his playing career is finished. “I’m still around …
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