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The Philadelphia Eagles are going to need every key player available to help them deny the Kansas City Chiefs a third straight Super Bowl championship.
The Eagles might be getting a key veteran back in the lineup just in time for the matchup, as defensive lineman Brandon Graham reportedly has been designated to return from injured reserve.
“This gives Brandon Graham a chance to play in the Super Bowl in what could be his final NFL game. Before the season, Graham said this would be his last year in the league,” Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team wrote on X.
This gives Brandon Graham a chance to play in the Super Bowl—in what could be his final NFL game. Before the season, Graham said this would be his last year in the league.
He has spent all 15 seasons of his career in Philadelphia. https://t.co/xcFrmGsTr0
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 30, 2025
The 36-year-old suffered a torn triceps injury in Week 12 and it was thought his season, and career, might have ended as a result.
He has recorded 76.5 sacks, 153 quarterback hits and 126 tackles for loss in his NFL career, which likely will result in an induction into the Eagles Hall of Fame.
He will always be remembered for his strip sack of quarterback Tom Brady in the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory against the New England Patriots.
While his play has declined somewhat in recent years (17.5 sacks combined in the past four seasons, with 11 in one of those seasons), he remains a fan favorite and can bring some extra juice to an Eagles defensive front that is already stout.
If he does end up suiting up, it will be interesting to see how many snaps he will get.
But if nothing else, this is a magical storyline that could result in the team bringing glory to the city of Philadelphia for the second time in eight seasons after winning three NFL championships in the previous 85 years.
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