Eagles release Brandon Graham amid roster changes after A.J. Brown trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 3:29 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles released veteran defensive end Brandon Graham on June 4 after trading A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots. This move was expected following Graham's contract situation and comes after the team bolstered its edge rusher position in the offseason. Although Graham announced his retirement after the Eagles' Super Bowl win, he chose to continue for another season. It remains possible that he could rejoin the Eagles as they seek further veteran leadership.
- •Brandon Graham was released on June 4 as part of roster changes.
- •The Eagles traded A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots earlier in the week.
- •Graham had a total of eight tackles and three sacks in nine games last season.
- •The team added Jonathan Greenard and Arnold Ebiketie to strengthen their edge rusher group.
- •Graham's return to the Eagles is still a possibility.
- 3:29 AMYahoo Sports — Eagles cut ties with Pro Bowl defender, two-time Super Bowl champion after A.J. Brown trade
"The Philadelphia Eagles made another thought-provoking roster move this week.
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