Brandon Graham Gives Shocking Update on NFL Future

The Philadelphia Eagles saw two of their franchise icons retire in the 2024 offseason. Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox hung up their cleats after over ten years with the organization, leaving Brandon Graham as the longest-tenured Eagle on the team. Graham decided to run it back for another year and announced that the 2024 season would be his last in the NFL.

However, the 36-year-old defensive end is off to such a hot start that he is already reconsidering his decision. According to Reuben Frank of NBC Sports Philadelphia, Graham may come back for another season.

NFL News: Brandon Graham May Not Retire After This Season

Graham added that he will be a part of the organization regardless of whether he suits up or not. He surprisingly didn't close the door on doing so as a player.

"Either way, I'm going to be a part of whatever they're doing next year. As a player, who knows? But I might stay ready another year depending on how everything goes this year."

- Brandon Graham

This is understandable considering the start to the season the former Pro Bowler had. Graham currently ranks 16th out of 114 defensive ends on PFF through three games. His overall defensive grade of 80 is the same as he had last season. The fact that Graham hasn't shown any sign of decline in his age-36 season is certainly impressive. Doing so while playing his highest percentage of defensive snaps (52%) in four years makes it even harder to believe.

Graham has already played the most games in Eagles' history. He will soon become the first player to suit up in 200 games for the franchise. If he ends up changing his mind and returns for his 16th season, he could get this record to an unreachable level.

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