NFL: Eagles' Brandon Graham retires after 15 seasons, two Super Bowls

Brandon Graham’s career in Philadelphia began with criticisms that he was a first-round bust and ended with him being one of the most beloved Eagles players of his generation. Graham retired Tuesday following a 15-year career in Philly that was highlighted by his role in the defensive play that helped deliver the Eagles their first Super Bowl title. Graham is also one of four players who participated in both of Philadelphia’s Super Bowl wins: following the 2017 season against New England and last month against Kansas City. While Graham had indicated that last season would be his final one, referring to it as his “farewell tour,” he said Tuesday that he might have tried to come back for one more season if he hadn’t been able to play in the Super Bowl. “That’s where I felt like things started to get even better from that point on.. That’s something I will always remember.” Graham’s career began under coach Andy Reid and continued under Chip Kelly, Doug Pederson and Nick Sirianni as he was one the constants on the defensive line for a team built from the trenches.