Eagles Brandon Graham Retires from NFL After 15 Years

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After spending 15 years with the Philadelphia Eagles as their defensive end, Brandon Graham decided to hang up his cleats and retire from professional football. During an emotional press conference, he thanked everyone for their support and spoke of his gratitude. As he takes his leave from the game, he leaves behind a lasting impact.

Here is a closer look at Graham’s retirement announcement.

Brandon Graham announces retirement from NFL

After 15 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, defensive end Brandon Graham has officially announced his retirement. The 36-year-old made the announcement during a press conference, reflecting on his career and expressing gratitude for his time with the team. During his farewell speech, he emphasized that he had “no regrets,” stating that he gave everything to the game. The NFL player added, “I could not be happier with the way my career played out, the love I’ve gotten, and the success the Eagles have had as an organization.” (via ESPN)

Back in 2010, I was fortunate enough to get picked 13th overall in the NFL Draft by the Eagles, fresh from my days at Michigan. Throughout my entire career with the team, I played in a whopping 206 regular-season games, setting a franchise record that still stands today. When it comes to sacks, I’m third on the all-time list with a total of 76.5. My efforts played a significant role in helping the Eagles claim two Super Bowl titles. It’s been one heck of a ride!

One of the standout instances during Graham’s professional journey occurred during Super Bowl LII against the New England Patriots. With the score at 38-33 in the game’s closing moments, he forced a fumble while sacking Tom Brady, resulting in a 41-33 win and the team’s initial Super Bowl title. Reflecting on the play, he remarked, “That’ll forever be a special one. A fellow Michigan native versus another. It was a significant milestone in my career.” In his final season, Graham recovered from a triceps injury to rejoin the team for Super Bowl LIX. The Eagles went on to secure another championship by beating the Kansas City Chiefs.

In 2016, Brandon Graham was honored with a Second-team All-Pro nomination, and he made an appearance at the Pro Bowl in 2020. Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie praised him by saying, “Brandon Graham perfectly symbolizes everything desirable in a Philadelphia Eagle.

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2025-03-19 13:11