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Eagles Bring Back Former All-Pro Retired This Summer For A Workout

Philadelphia, PA — September 24, 2025 — The Philadelphia Eagles have turned back the clock, bringing in a familiar face for a surprising workout: defensive end Brandon Graham, who officially retired earlier this summer.

Multiple reports confirmed the move on Tuesday. One post quickly gained traction among fans, noting: “The Eagles hosted DE Brandon Graham for a workout. Graham retired this summer, but seems he may have made an exception here.” The post drew hundreds of reactions.

The news comes at a pivotal moment for Philadelphia. With edge/defensive-line depth under scrutiny and several injuries testing Nick Sirianni’s roster — including Nolan Smith Jr. being placed on injured reserve — Graham’s return, even in a workout capacity, could provide a timely boost. The 15-year Eagle is revered for his tone-setting leadership and big-game production. 

A local sports roundup added context: Tampa Bay is expected to be without Mike Evans (hamstring), adding intrigue to the matchup — though indications are that a deal with Graham is “not yet imminent.” 

Graham’s sudden reappearance raises eyebrows. At 6’2”, 265 pounds, he had been a one-franchise cornerstone before calling it quits this offseason. Now, with the Eagles preparing for a critical Week 4 road trip to face the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium, the timing suggests urgency.

Whether this workout leads to a contract remains unclear, but one thing is certain: Philadelphia is keeping all options on the table to stabilize its pass-rush rotation.

Broncos Legend Shannon Sharpe Exposes Series of Referee ‘Rigging Calls’ That Cost Eagles Their Game Against Denver
    Posted October 6, 2025 Denver, CO – October 6, 2025 NFL legend Shannon Sharpe has ignited a firestorm after publicly criticizing the officiating crew for controversial calls that helped seal the Denver Broncos’ 21–17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5. The game ended in chaos as Eagles fans erupted over what they called a “robbery” by the refs. A missed penalty near the 5-yard line denied Philadelphia a final chance to score. The footage quickly went viral online, with many claiming the game was “rigged” to prevent the defending champions from winning. In a surprising twist, Broncos legend Shannon Sharpe spoke out in defense of the Eagles — delivering a rare, honest take that sent shockwaves across the league. “I’m happy the Broncos won, but the Eagles got screwed — that’s for sure,” Sharpe said. “I’m speaking up because if we ignore this today, someday it could happen to the Broncos in a bigger game. Today Denver won, but the Eagles played harder and deserved better.” Sharpe’s words spread across social media within hours, earning millions of views. Eagles fans praised him as “the only legend with the guts to tell the truth,” while Broncos fans called his comments a sign of true sportsmanship. Both ESPN and CBS Sports analyzed the controversial play, confirming that a defensive penalty was missed — one that could have given Philadelphia first-and-goal with seconds remaining. Experts agreed: had the call been made correctly, the Eagles likely would have won. The Broncos now move to 3–2, while the Eagles suffer their first loss of the season at 4–1. But as Sharpe concluded, “Sometimes the score doesn’t tell the full story — how you win is what people will remember.”