The Eagles agreed to a one-year, $6 million deal with Graham on Friday, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.
Graham posted his first double-digit sack campaign in 2022 and tied Javon Hargrave and Josh Sweat for second on the team behind Haason Reddick (16). The 2010 first-round pick likely could've landed a more lucrative deal elsewhere, but he's opted to stick in Philadelphia for a 14th consecutive season. "It wasn't even about no money," Graham said. "It was more about wanting to be an Eagle as long as I could still play at a high level, and of course I still have a sour taste in my mouth on how things ended this last year." Graham is second in Eagles history in regular-season appearances (178) and could pass David Akers (188) during the 2023 campaign.
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Eagles' Brandon Graham: First double-digit sack campaign
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Graham appeared in all 17 regular-season games in 2022 and posted 35 tackles, 11 sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass defense across 456 defensive snaps.
The veteran defensive end bounced back from a lost season in 2021 due to injuries and notched his first career double-digit sack campaign. He tied Javon Hargrave and Josh Sweat for second on the team behind Haason Reddick (16), as the Eagles boasted one of the best pass rushes in recent history. Graham kept up his strong play in the team's divisional-round win over the Giants by recording a sack, but he was quiet the rest of the postseason. He's set for free agency this offseason and should garner plenty of attention from around the league after his standout play in 2022.
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Eagles' Brandon Graham: Up to 5.5 sacks
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Graham tallied three tackles, including a sack, in Sunday's 35-10 win over the Titans.
The 34-year-old defensive end has transitioned into more of a rotational role at this stage of his career, as he played just 33 percent of the Eagles' defensive snaps Sunday and hasn't topped a 49 percent share in any of his 12 appearances on the season. Josh Sweat and Haason Reddick are the Eagles' top pass rushers these days, but with Robert Quinn (knee) and Derek Barnett (knee) on injured reserve, Graham will continue to have a role. Graham has compiled 24 tackles, 5.5 sacks and a forced fumble so far this season.
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Eagles' Brandon Graham: Faces no restrictions
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Graham said Wednesday that he has "no restrictions right now" after he torn his Achilles' tendon in Week 2 of the 2021 season, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.
Graham is well ahead of rehab program and apparently is anticipating being a full participant for OTAs. Per EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Graham added he's comfortable with whatever role the coaches give him next season, though the veteran defensive end said he expects to remain a starter.
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Eagles' Brandon Graham: Ruled out for season
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Coach Nick Sirianni confirmed Monday that Graham (Achilles) won't return in 2021, EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Graham was carted off the field in the second quarter of Sunday's Week 2 loss to the 49ers, and he was diagnosed with a torn Achilles after he underwent further tests. Josh Sweat and Ryan Kerrigan are likely in line for increased playing time in his absence.
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Eagles' Brandon Graham: Won't return Sunday
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Graham (lower leg) has been declared out of Sunday's game against San Francisco, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.
The Eagles lose a huge threat off the edge. Josh Sweat, Ryan Kerrigan and Derek Barnett should get extra chances as a result.
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Eagles' Brandon Graham: Still dangerous in 11th season
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Graham notched 46 tackles (35 solo), eight sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery through 16 games in 2020.
Graham slowly tailed off during the latter half of the 2020 season (only one sack during the last eight games), but he was easily Philadelphia's top defensive player to begin the year. The Eagles are facing a difficult salary cap situation, so the team could need to approach Graham about a restructured contract before the new league year begins in March. However, the soon-to-be 33-year-old should be a strong candidate to remain in Philadelphia, where he's spent his entire career. In addition to his on-field abilities, the veteran's leadership should be invaluable for new coach Nick Sirianni.
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Eagles' Brandon Graham: Sacks Lamar Jackson twice
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Graham posted six tackles and two sacks in Sunday's 30-28 loss to the Ravens.
It's never easy to take down a shifty quarterback like Lamar Jackson, but Graham did it twice Sunday to help keep the Eagles in the game. This was Graham's second two-sack performance of the season, as he's now up to five sacks through the first six games. His tackle numbers are likely too flaky for him to be a consistent IDP contributor, but Graham's ceiling is appealing.
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Eagles' Brandon Graham: Two sacks in tie
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Graham recorded four tackles, all solo, and two sacks across 58 defensive snaps in Sunday's tie with the Bengals.
Graham now has sacks in back-to-back contests to go with seven tackles on the year. He played in 81 percent of the defensive snaps Sunday, which led the Eagles defensive line. He'll now shift his focus to a Sunday night showdown with the 49ers.
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Eagles' Brandon Graham: Questionable for Sunday's contest
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Graham (concussion) was a full participant in Friday's practice and is questionable for Sunday's matchup versus the Rams.
After sustaining a concussion in the season opener, Graham has cleared the league's concussion protocol. Still, the Eagles have yet to give the DE the green light, but that essentially means he'll just be monitored over the weekend, and there shouldn't be much concern about his availability. If Graham indeed plays, he'll look to notch his first sack of the season against Jared Goff, who was taken down just once by the Cowboys in Week 1.
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Eagles' Brandon Graham: Dealing with concussion
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Coach Doug Pederson said Graham is in concussion protocol, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Graham exited Sunday's loss to Washington with a head injury, and now it's confirmed that he's battling a concussion. His status for Week 2's matchup versus the Rams is uncertain at this time, and Wednesday's initial practice report should provide a better idea of his status.
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Eagles' Brandon Graham: Evaluated for head injury
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Graham exited Sunday's Week 1 contest against Washington to be evaluated for a head injury.
Graham was one of a number of Eagles' defensive linemen to leave the game. Prior to his exit, he managed two tackles, including a tackle for loss. With little time remaining in the contest, Graham likely will look toward a return in Week 2 against the Rams.
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Eagles' Brandon Graham: Logs three-year high in tackles
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Graham recorded 50 tackles (35 solo) and 8.5 sacks in 2019.
Graham played 16 games for the seventh time in the last eight years but hadn't made 50 tackles in a season since 2016. The 8.5 sacks came just one shy of the career-high he set two years ago. Heading into his age-32 season, the Michigan product has two years left on his deal with the Eagles and will be back leading the rotation at defensive end in 2020.
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Eagles' Brandon Graham: Drops QB in win
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Graham registered four tackles (two solo) and a sack in Sunday's 22-14 win over the Bears.
Graham and the Eagles' defensive front made it extremely difficult on Mitchell Trubisky, who completed less than 50 percent of his passes for just 125 yards and no scores. Graham now has six sacks through eight games, and his career-high of 9.5 is within reach.
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Eagles' Brandon Graham: Piles up three sacks
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Graham registered three sacks in Sunday's 31-6 win over the Jets.
Graham didn't mark a sack in each of the first four games, but he throttled up against the lowly Jets. His career high is 9.5 sacks posted in the 2017 season, and that's now a realistic goal again.
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Eagles' Brandon Graham: Staying with Eagles
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Graham is signing a three-year contract to stay with the Eagles, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.
The 2010 first-round pick has spent his entire career in Philadelphia, playing out his rookie contract followed by a four-year, $26 million deal. While never quite dominant as a pass rusher, Graham offers a nice mixture of durability, consistency and versatility, with five straight seasons recording at least 39 tackles, four sacks and 15 appearances. He'll celebrate his 31st birthday in April and should be locked in as a starter at defensive end for the Eagles.
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Eagles' Brandon Graham: Removed from PUP list
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Graham (ankle) has been removed from the PUP list ahead of Monday's practice, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
After missing all of training camp while rehabbing from May ankle surgery, Graham apparently is ready to practice in some capacity. He'll likely be eased in over the next few weeks, as Eagles coach Doug Pederson has already admitted he isn't sure if the 30-year-old will be ready for Week 1. The team is fortunate to have solid depth behind Graham at defensive end, with the position group also including Michael Bennett, Chris Long, Derek Barnett and Josh Sweat. The likelihood of a rotation could make it hard for any of the bunch to stand out as an IDP asset.
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Eagles' Brandon Graham: Aiming to be healthy for opener
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Graham -- who underwent ankle surgery in early May -- hopes to retake the field in time for Week 1 against the Falcons, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Graham indicated Thursday that he will be off crutches next week and believes he is ahead of schedule in his recovery from the procedure. A better grasp on his timeline will likely surface as the preseason progresses, but his status for the beginning of the regular season appears hazy at this point.
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Eagles' Brandon Graham: Undergoes ankle procedure
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Graham had right ankle surgery earlier in May and is expected to sit out offseason workouts, Chris Wesseling of NFL.com reports.
Graham suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 16, but he managed push through it on the way to a Super Bowl win, during which he stripped Tom Brady late in the fourth quarter. This surgery was to expedite the recovery process, and he's on track to be back in action for training camp in July. Graham had his best year yet in 2017, mustering 47 tackles (33 solo) and 9.5 sacks in 15 games.
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Eagles' Brandon Graham: Makes biggest play of SBLII
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Graham tallied two solo tackles, a sack and a forced fumble in the Super Bowl victory over the Patriots.
His strip-sack of Tom Brady in the waning minutes of the fourth quarter led to a field goal that put the Eagles up by eight with 65 seconds remaining. It was a perfect ending to a career season which saw the 29-year-old make 47 tackles (33 solo), and shatter his previous career high with 9.5 sacks. He also forced two fumbles, defensed two passes and scored his first career touchdown. The Michigan product should be a top option again at his position in 2018 IDP leagues.
