Brandon Graham's career by the numbers, from Eagles records to clutch plays
by Ariel Simpson
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Over the last decade and a half, Brandon Graham became a key part of the Eagles defense — turning from fan critic to fan favorite. Following the news of his retirement on Tuesday, let’s take a look at some numbers that defined his Eagles career …
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Over the last decade and a half, Brandon Graham became a key part of the Eagles defense — turning from fan critic to fan favorite. Following the news of his retirement on Tuesday, let’s take a look at some numbers that defined his Eagles career …
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Graham is a two-time Super Bowl champion, winning Super Bowl LII and Super Bowl LIX. In three Super Bowl appearances Graham has recorded three tackles, none bigger than his strip sack of Tom Brady that secured the Eagles’ win in 2018.
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Graham is a two-time Super Bowl champion, winning Super Bowl LII and Super Bowl LIX. In three Super Bowl appearances Graham has recorded three tackles, none bigger than his strip sack of Tom Brady that secured the Eagles’ win in 2018.
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Graham is the only player in franchise history to play 15 seasons with the Eagles. In his last season, he was still playing at a high level before tearing his triceps — finishing with 15 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and a forced fumble in 11 games.
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Graham is the only player in franchise history to play 15 seasons with the Eagles. In his last season, he was still playing at a high level before tearing his triceps — finishing with 15 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and a forced fumble in 11 games.
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Graham played in 206 regular-season games from 2010 to 2024. That’s the most by any Eagles player in team history. Graham’s former teammate, Jason Kelce, follows the defensive end with 193 regular-season games played.
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Graham played in 206 regular-season games from 2010 to 2024. That’s the most by any Eagles player in team history. Graham’s former teammate, Jason Kelce, follows the defensive end with 193 regular-season games played.
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During Graham’s tenure with the Eagles, the 36-year-old defensive end recorded 76.5 sacks. That’s the third-most in franchise history, behind only Reggie White (124) and Trent Cole (85.5).
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During Graham’s tenure with the Eagles, the 36-year-old defensive end recorded 76.5 sacks. That’s the third-most in franchise history, behind only Reggie White (124) and Trent Cole (85.5).
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Graham recorded a career-high three sacks, against the New York Jets during the 2019 season in a 31-6 win. The team ended up recording 10 sacks and scoring two defensive touchdowns that day.
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Graham recorded a career-high three sacks, against the New York Jets during the 2019 season in a 31-6 win. The team ended up recording 10 sacks and scoring two defensive touchdowns that day.
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Graham posted a career-high 11 sacks in 2022, his first season reaching double-digit sacks. Making it more impressive was Graham was 34 at the time, and coming off season-ending Achilles surgery.
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Graham posted a career-high 11 sacks in 2022, his first season reaching double-digit sacks. Making it more impressive was Graham was 34 at the time, and coming off season-ending Achilles surgery.
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Graham has recorded 487 total tackles during his tenure with the Eagles — 359 solo tackles and 128 assisted. One of his most productive seasons with the Birds was 2016, when he posted 59 total tackles, 5.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles.
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Graham has recorded 487 total tackles during his tenure with the Eagles — 359 solo tackles and 128 assisted. One of his most productive seasons with the Birds was 2016, when he posted 59 total tackles, 5.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles.
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While the Super Bowl strip-sack of Brady stands alone, Graham forced 24 fumbles in his career, including two in the playoffs. His 22 in the regular season are good for second-most in franchise history (Brian Dawkins, 32).
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While the Super Bowl strip-sack of Brady stands alone, Graham forced 24 fumbles in his career, including two in the playoffs. His 22 in the regular season are good for second-most in franchise history (Brian Dawkins, 32).
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Despite those accolades, Graham earned one Pro Bowl selection, during the 2020 season. The defensive end recorded 46 total tackles, eight sacks, and two forced fumbles in 16 games and starts. He was also a Pro Bowl alternate in 2016.
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Despite those accolades, Graham earned one Pro Bowl selection, during the 2020 season. The defensive end recorded 46 total tackles, eight sacks, and two forced fumbles in 16 games and starts. He was also a Pro Bowl alternate in 2016.
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Graham was nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award twice in the last three years for his community service and excellence on the field. He has volunteered with non-profits such as Make-A-Wish and the Ronald McDonald House.
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Graham was nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award twice in the last three years for his community service and excellence on the field. He has volunteered with non-profits such as Make-A-Wish and the Ronald McDonald House.