First and final thoughts, rapid-fire style … The Philadelphia region, at least the healthy portion of the population that cares deeply about the Eagles, went gaga this week over the news that Brandon Graham was coming out of retirement and re-signing with the team.

PHILADELPHIA — Brandon Graham had truly retired on top. The longest-tenured Eagles player made a valiant return from a torn triceps to play in the Super Bowl and hoisted the Lombardi Trophy for the second time in his career after they defeated the Kansas City Chiefs.

Brandon Graham has officially unretired and is back with the Philadelphia Eagles for his 16th season. Graham, 37, returned from a torn triceps to play in last season’s Super Bowl, helping the Eagles capture their second championship.

Brandon Graham's retirement was short-lived. Graham is finalizing a deal to rejoin the Philadelphia Eagles for the 2025 season this week, according to multiple reports Monday. CBS Sports' Jeff Kerr reports that Graham is expected to announce his return Tuesday morning.

Brandon Graham is reportedly finalizing a deal to rejoin the Philadelphia Eagles after seven months of retirement, returning to help a depleted defensive line.

That storybook ending Brandon Graham penned when he retired last March, with an emotional speech given while framed by the two Lombardi Trophies

Brandon Graham’s return to the Philadelphia Eagles caught fans and teammates by surprise, it came down to one simple belief. The team still has a window. The 37-year-old unretired after talking it over with his wife and watching the roster’s makeup,

Philadelphia Eagles' longtime defensive end Brandon Graham is officially coming out of retirement to run it back for a 16th season.