Eagles' 2-Time Super Bowl Champion Teases NFL Future

Brandon Graham says he's interested in playing one more season for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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After announcing his retirement following the 2025 season, 37-year-old defensive end Brandon Graham is now hinting that he may return to the Philadelphia Eagles for one more year. Graham, a two-time Super Bowl champion, said on his podcast that if the Eagles' GM Howie Roseman calls him, he's "coming back, one more." Graham missed most of the 2024 season due to a torn tricep but made a triumphant return to help the Eagles win the Super Bowl that year. Despite retiring after the 2025 season, Graham's competitive spirit and continued dominance in practice have fueled speculation that he may suit up for the Eagles again in 2026.

Why it matters

Graham's potential return would be a major boost for the Eagles as they look to bounce back from a disappointing early playoff exit in 2026. The veteran defensive end was a key part of the team's top-10 defense in 2025 and his leadership and pass-rushing ability could help the team contend for another championship.

The details

After the Eagles' Super Bowl win in 2024, Graham announced his retirement following the 2025 season. However, in a recent podcast, Graham said that if the Eagles' GM Howie Roseman calls him, he's "coming back, one more." Graham missed most of the 2024 season due to a torn tricep but made a triumphant return to help the Eagles win the Super Bowl that year. His co-host Bo Wolf also recalled a story of Graham dominating in his first practice back from retirement, with a player who "didn't even know who he was." Graham's two-time Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination and his contributions to the Eagles' top-10 defense in 2025 have fueled speculation that he may suit up for one more season.

  • Graham suffered a torn tricep in the 2024 season.
  • Graham announced his retirement following the 2025 season.
  • Graham's comments about potentially returning for one more season were made on his podcast in early 2026.

The players

Brandon Graham

A 37-year-old defensive end who is a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Philadelphia Eagles. He has a decorated career, including two Walter Payton Man of the Year nominations, and is considering returning for one more season after announcing his retirement following the 2025 season.

Howie Roseman

The general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles, who Graham said would need to call him for him to consider returning for one more season.

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What they’re saying

“If Howie [Roseman] makes that call, I'm coming back, one more.”

— Brandon Graham, Defensive End (Unblocked Podcast)

“I heard a very funny story of your first practice back. You were dominating, and you're like 'this guy doesn't even know who I am.' And the truth was, that guy didn't know who you were, it was the international pathway guy who was blocking you and he's [Graham] just destroying this guy.”

— Bo Wolf, Co-host (Unblocked Podcast)

What’s next

The Eagles will need to decide if they want to bring back the veteran defensive end for one more season. If Graham does return, it could provide a significant boost to their defense as they look to bounce back from their early playoff exit in 2026.

The takeaway

Despite announcing his retirement after the 2025 season, Brandon Graham's competitive spirit and continued dominance in practice have fueled speculation that the two-time Super Bowl champion may suit up for the Eagles one more time. His potential return would be a major boost for the team as they aim to contend for another championship.