Overview
- Hours before kickoff, the Eagles posted Brandon Graham’s letter saying he came out of retirement to pursue another championship and “not pass on an opportunity at history.”
- Graham rejoined the team in late October, debuted in Week 10, and finished nine games with three sacks and eight combined tackles after registering a December 14 sack against the Raiders.
- He was seen greeting Tom Brady on the field before the Wild Card game, with Brady on the FOX broadcast at Lincoln Financial Field.
- San Francisco defeated Philadelphia 23–19 in the NFC Wild Card round, ending the Eagles’ title defense.
- After the loss, NFL reporter Mike Garafolo said Graham will take time to decide on his future and should not be assumed retired.