Will Brandon Graham play in Super Bowl LIX? Injury updates for Eagles DE
Brandon Graham is back, and he'll be active and in the lineup against Kansas City in Super Bowl LIX in what is expected to be his final NFL game.
Graham suffered a torn Triceps late in the second half against the Rams, ending his regular season after 11 games.
We have activated DE Brandon Graham from Injured Reserve, elevated FB Khari Blasingame and LB Nicholas Morrow for the game, and have placed OL Nick Gates on Injured Reserve. pic.twitter.com/TAUgGubARE
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) February 8, 2025
The last time Graham was in the lineup, the former Michigan star linebacker had two tackles, one sack, two tackles for loss, one pass defended, and three quarterback hits in the regular season win over the Rams. Graham finished the 2024 regular season with 13 tackles, 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble, a 75.7 grade from PFF, 13 QB hurries, and 19 QB pressures.
Once thought to be gone for the season, Graham had his practice window opened ahead of Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs.
We have opened the practice windows for TE CJ Uzomah and DE Brandon Graham, signed RB Lew Nichols to the Practice Squad, and released TE Nick Muse from the Practice Squad. pic.twitter.com/JO8obnUPkP
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) January 30, 2025
The 35-year-old Graham is third on the Eagle's all-time sack list (75.5) and tied with Seth Joyner for second in team history in forced fumbles (21). Graham broke Chuck Bednarik's record for the most seasons played with the franchise (15).
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