Philadelphia – After a hard-fought victory over the Los Angeles Rams, news broke that Brandon Graham, the longest-tenured player on the Philadelphia Eagles, suffered a significant injury that will keep him sidelined for the rest of the 2024 season. Following the Eagles’ impressive 37-20 win, Graham revealed to reporters that he has torn his triceps and will not be able to return this year.
Graham, 36, expressed his emotions after the game, saying, “If I had to go out like this, I gave everything I got.” Earlier this season, he had been dealing with pain from tendonitis in his triceps but played through it until he was injured when he was chipped on the elbow. This season marked Graham’s 15th with the Eagles, after signing a one-year deal in the offseason, with plans to retire at the end of the year.
Before his injury, Graham was making a significant impact on the game, recording two tackles, a sack, two tackles for loss, three QB hits, and a pass breakup against the Rams. With those stats, he finishes his career with 76.5 career sacks, ranking third in Eagles franchise history. He will always be remembered for the crucial sack he recorded during Super Bowl LII, which helped the Eagles earn their first Lombardi Trophy.
The Eagles are currently enjoying a successful season, improving to 9-2 with their recent win. The team rallied behind star running back Saquon Barkley, who continues to shine as the team looks towards a potential playoff run. Despite Graham’s absence moving forward, the Eagles remain focused and committed to their goal this season.
In other league news, Gardner Minshew of the Raiders suffered a broken collarbone in their loss to the Broncos, leading to a season-ending injury. Meanwhile, the Lions have surged to a 10-1 season start, marking their best since 1934. The fallout of these injuries and performances adds to the drama of the 2024 NFL season.
