Eagles' Graham retiring after 15 seasons

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham announced his retirement Tuesday after 15 seasons in the NFL.

Graham played his entire career with the Eagles and won two Super Bowls after being selected in the first round of the 2010 draft. His 206 games played are the most in franchise history.

The 36-year-old suited up in 11 regular-season games in 2024 and totalled 3.5 sacks and seven quarterback hits. He tore his triceps in early December but returned to the lineup for the Eagles' victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl. Graham said Tuesday that he re-tore his triceps in the contest.

Graham became a key pillar of Philadelphia's defense after struggling early in his career. He tallied just three sacks in his first 16 games but developed into a full-time starter and consistent threat off the edge.

Graham is famously known for sacking Tom Brady with a little more than two minutes remaining to all but ice Super Bowl 52. The victory gave Philadelphia its first Lombardi trophy in franchise history.

The Michigan product finishes his NFL run with 153 quarterback hits and 76.5 sacks. He earned second-team All-Pro honors in 2016 and a Pro Bowl nomination in 2020.