Philadelphia Eagles legend Brandon Graham has revealed that he will throw in the towel after the Super Bowl on Sunday.
Graham started practicing last week and is desperate to return from the torn triceps he suffered in Week 12. Eagles head coach Nick Siriani has indicated that he is questionable to play on Sunday.
The 36-year-old’s willingness to return early is understandable, given that he doesn’t plan to come back next season. He made no secret of it while speaking to reporters during Super Bowl week media availability on Wednesday, suggesting that he will feature when the Eagles play the Kansas City Chiefs.
“For me, this being my last year, you want to be able to pass the torch to some good hands,” Graham said. “I’m just happy that I’m able to play in this last one.”
Brandon Graham has spent his entire NFL career with the Eagles. A first-round pick in 2010, he was a second-team All-Pro in 2016 and a Pro Bowler in 2020. He won a Super Bowl with the team in 2018.
Nick Sirianni Says Brandon Graham Will Help Philly Win If He Plays
The Eagles will release their first practice report for this week on Wednesday and will need to activate the DE off the injured reserve if he is to play on Sunday.
Sirianni has admitted that Graham would provide the Eagles with a significant boost if he is able to play.
“If he’s out there, I know he’ll make plays that help us win the football game,” the coach told reporters.
Apart from Brandon Graham, the Eagles aren’t dealing with any serious injury concerns ahead of Sunday’s game. Super Bowl 59 is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. and will be hosted at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
