The Eagles will be without Brandon Graham for the remainder of the season after the veteran pass rusher was forced to exit Sunday night’s blowout win over the Rams with a torn triceps.
At 36, this season was supposed to be Graham’s final season in the NFL, but he was playing at such a high level that he finished the year with 13 tackles, 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble, a 75.7 grade from PFF, 13 quarterback hurries, and 19 quarterback pressures.
The 35-year-old Graham is third on the Eagle’s all-time sack list (75.5) and tied with Seth Joyner for second in team history in forced fumbles (21). Graham broke Chuck Bednarik’s record for the most seasons played with the franchise (15).
Replacing a player like Graham is hard, but five Eagles could be up to the task.
Nov 24, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. (3) celebrates with linebacker Nakobe Dean (17) after Dean sacks Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (not pictured) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Alex Gallardo-Imagn Images
The 2023 first-round pick is the likely choice, and he’s improving daily. In his last seven games, he has 3.5 sacks and six quarterback hits.
Aug 9, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Josh Johnson (17) rolls out to pass as Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jalyx Hunt (58) applies pressure during the second quarter of a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
The 2024 third-down pick is the most athletic pass rusher on the roster, but he’s also the most inexperienced.
Aug 17, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Kellen Mond (7) under pressure form Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Tarron Jackson (75) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
The former Coastal Carolina pass rusher is on the practice squad and knows the system, but he’s yet to be an every-down contributor.
Oct 20, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock (2) looks to pass during the second half as Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Moro Ojomo (97) defends at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
The 2023 seventh-round pick is a natural pass rusher from his defensive tackle spot, but he’s athletic enough…
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