Dec 25, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (55) runs off the field after win against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports Eric Hartline
Brandon Graham dapped up each media member in attendance at the Novacare Complex Tuesday, before announcing that he was retiring after a 15-year career spent entirely with the Eagles.
An emotional Brandon Graham opens his news conference: pic.twitter.com/rHR2424x1D
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) March 18, 2025
BG dapping every single person up on his way to the podium pic.twitter.com/RNdqkEQ0hX
Brandon Graham: “I gave everything I had. I have no regrets.” #Eagles pic.twitter.com/EPpyYbjNQs
Jalen Hurts and his fiancé among many in the building for BG’s retirement announcement. pic.twitter.com/TqExiEnVCB
“Philly doesn’t just support this team, they live for it. Thank you for being the heartbeat of this city.”
Brandon Graham’s message to #Eagles fans pic.twitter.com/anatvwm2n5
“Philadelphia, we didn’t start so tight, as you know…this city is built on hard work, resilience and passion…this city has changed my life.” pic.twitter.com/Ym9Ttqn1bP
Graham — who will turn 37 in April — had previously said that he planned to retire after the 2024 season. While he cracked the door open for staying beyond 2024 on a few occasions, his body appeared to finally be telling him that it was time. He made it back from a left triceps tear that he suffered in a Nov. 24 win over the Los Angeles Rams to play in Super Bowl LIX, getting a chance to earn his second title. But Derrick Gunn has since reported that Graham retore the triceps in the 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs:
BREAKING 🚨: While appearing on Kincade & Salciunas, @RealDGunn reports that Brandon Graham re-tore his triceps in Super Bowl LIX.
📸Emilee Chinn/Getty Images pic.twitter.com/0lzLyQctQZ
A first-round pick out of Michigan in 2010, it took Graham a few years to get his footing in the NFL. But over 15 seasons, he recorded 76 1/2 sacks, which are third in Eagles history behind only Reggie White (124) and Trent Cole (85 1/2). Of course, his most legendary moment was the fourth-quarter strip sack of Tom Brady in the Eagles' 41-33 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII.
