12 Eagles Entering Their Final Season With Philadelphia
By Cem Yolbulan
Brandon Graham, DE
This one is already a done deal. The veteran defender announced that this season will be his last in the NFL. A Philadelphia legend, Brandon Graham has played the most games as an Eagle in franchise history with 195. Over the last couple of years, he saw his role reduced as he played fewer than 50% of defensive snaps in each of the last three seasons. However, he remains a key part of this defensive unit at age 36.
Graham is part of an edge rusher rotation that consists of Bryce Huff, Josh Sweat, Jalyx Hunt, Patrick Johnson, and Nolan Smith. Despite his advanced age and minimized role, he recorded 14 sacks in the last two years. He should continue to be effective in his snaps. At the bare minimum, he will be the unquestionable team leader on the defensive side of the ball.
Eagles fans should cherish the last season they have with a franchise icon. When it is all said and done Graham's 15 seasons in Philadelphia and his crucial strip sack on Tom Brady in the Super Bowl will never be forgotten.