Brandon Graham retires from the Philadelphia Eagles after 16 NFL seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 3:50 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Brandon Graham announced his retirement from the NFL on September 8, 2026. The 38-year-old veteran concludes a 16-season career spent entirely with the Philadelphia organization. Graham confirmed his decision during a public event in Philadelphia shortly before the team's scheduled Week 1 matchup. He previously announced a retirement during the 2025 offseason before returning to play for the remainder of that year. Throughout his career, Graham recorded 79.5 sacks, 495 tackles, and 23 forced fumbles. He is widely recognized for his performance in the franchise's first Super Bowl victory, specifically for his late strip sack of Tom Brady.
- •Brandon Graham announced his retirement after playing 16 seasons for the Eagles.
- •The 38-year-old veteran finished his career with 79.5 sacks and 215 games played.
- •Graham recorded 23 forced fumbles and seven fumble recoveries during his NFL tenure.
- •The announcement occurred shortly before the start of the 2026 Eagles regular season.
- 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles beloved two-time Super Bowl champion announces retirement
"This longtime Eagles DL is retiring from the NFL.
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