Brandon Graham’s Philadelphia Eagles career ended on a high note.
Graham, a first-round draft pick out of Michigan in 2010, announced his retirement from the Eagles after 15 seasons and his second Super Bowl victory.
The veteran defensive end returned to the Super Bowl after tearing his triceps in the regular season against the Los Angeles Rams. Though he missed the rest of the regular season, the Eagles’ playoff run provided Graham with critical recovery time in case they reached the championship game.
They did, as Graham contributed 13 defensive snaps and one tackle to Philadelphia’s 40-22 triumph against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. During the game, he tore his triceps again.
Graham had an emotional press conference last month to announce his retirement from the Eagles after 15 seasons. However, he now looks to be leaving the door slightly open for a return.
Brandon Graham keeps the door open for returns.
Graham said during an interview with Kay Adams on “Up and Adams” that he is not totally committed to retirement.
“I’m 90 percent retired,” Graham told Adams.
He then expressed his hesitation.
“How much I want to keep training the way I do. I’m preparing to appear good. Training for a game is different, although I haven’t changed anything yet. I just want to go out there and speed it up so that I can look good and make sure that I’m staying fit while I’m still rehabbing my arm, and that when I retire, I’m still doing what I do, because a lot of guys tell me that when you leave, you have to stay in the habit of working out and doing what you do,” Graham said. “This is our first time really being off and not really having to train for anything.”
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