Overview
- Philadelphia announced Graham’s return Tuesday on a one-year deal, and he confirmed it on his podcast, saying he is excited to rejoin the team.
- Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said "we'll see" on Graham’s readiness and role, with the veteran indicating he expects to be a go after the Week 9 bye for the Nov. 10 game in Green Bay, though an earlier debut remains possible.
- Azeez Ojulari is unlikely to play Sunday due to a hamstring injury, leaving Jalyx Hunt, Josh Uche, and Patrick Johnson as the healthy full-time edge rushers; Nolan Smith is expected back after the bye and Ogbo Okoronkwo is out for the season.
- Philadelphia’s pass rush has struggled, with roughly 11 sacks through seven games near the bottom of the league, heightening the need for edge help despite Graham’s return.
- Graham’s comeback follows Za’Darius Smith’s unexpected retirement and he said the team approached him about returning even before Smith signed, with his leadership and mentoring seen as key benefits now.