After a bit of a delay, Brandon Graham is back.
The Philadelphia Eagles take on the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football. It's an awesome matchup for a lot of reasons.
One of the underrated narratives is Graham's return from retirement.
Graham plays tonight?
Yes, Brandon Graham is slated to make his season debut on Monday night for the Eagles.
The Eagles' official website shared the news in the lead-up to the game.
"I'm excited, man. No expectations, just going out there, just like it's been in practice," Graham told PhiladelphiaEagles.com. "It's been [me] enjoying the time. And I'm just excited to see these boys, because they put some work in this weekend. Just bringing the energy, man."
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Brandon Graham's return from retirement
Graham returned from retirement to try and help the Eagles defend their Super Bowl title.
After Za'Darius Smith retired, the Eagles had a particular need for pass rushing, and Graham helps fill that.
This will mark Graham's 16th season with the Eagles, which is a franchise record.
He's a two-time Super Bowl champion. In February, he returned from a torn triceps muscle to help the Eagles beat the Chiefs.
Graham holds the Eagles record for most regular season games played and is third in sacks, with 76.5.
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