Ex-Eagle Brandon Graham trashes New York Giants fans as 'not smart'
The Philadelphia Eagles have it all over the New York Giants these days and will never pass on an opportunity to let everyone know that.
This weekend, at the Fanatics Fest in New York City, recently retired two-time Super Bowl champion Brandon Graham couldn't resist firing a dig at Giant fans in the crowd.
"I'm thanking Giants fans right now. I'm thanking every Giants fan out there," Graham said. "Thank you for not being smart because your team left us Saquon (Barkley). Thank you!"
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The defensive end, who played his entire 15-year career with the Eagles, just had to go there. Giant fans are fully aware of the success Barkley had last season after leaving for Philly via free agency. They don't need to be poked any further by agents of the Eagles.
Graham had 76.5 sacks in his career, eight of which came versus the Giants. It is his second-highest total against any team other than Dallas (11.5).
Graham has always had a penchant for trash-talking. Here is a prime example before a 2023 game against Big Blue.
The former Michigan star almost signed with the Giants back in 2015, but the Eagles managed to keep him in the fold.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Ex-Eagle Brandon Graham trashes Giants fans as 'not smart'
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