Brandon Graham announces second retirement from the Philadelphia Eagles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Brandon Graham confirmed his retirement from the NFL during a pep rally at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital on September 8, 2026. The longtime defensive end announced his decision at the Breakfast with the Birds event, ending his tenure with the Philadelphia Eagles. Graham previously retired following the 2024 season but returned midway through 2025 to assist the team. While he expressed interest in playing a 17th season, he remained unsigned through training camp. The team has since built depth at both the interior and edge rusher positions. Graham ends his career as a two-time Super Bowl champion who spent his professional tenure in Philadelphia. He is scheduled to join the PHLY Eagles postgame show for the 2026 season.
- •Brandon Graham announced his official retirement on September 8, 2026.
- •The defensive end previously retired after the 2024 season before returning for the 2025 campaign.
- •Graham failed to secure a contract for the 2026 season during training camp.
- •The Philadelphia Eagles current roster is fully stocked at the edge and interior defensive line positions.
- 4:14 PMYahoo Sports — Brandon Graham says he's "officially done" playing football
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Brandon Graham retires, again
"Brandon Graham's first retirement was a brief one, but he says the second one will be a lasting exit from the football field.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 4:14 PMBrandon Graham says he's "officially done" playing football
Brandon Graham's first retirement was a brief one, but he says the second one will be a lasting exit from the football field.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 4:00 PMBrandon Graham retires, again
BG is calling it a career.
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