One Eagles veteran is drawing comparisons to a Hall of Famer
The Philadelphia Eagles (12-1) wouldn’t be where they currently are this season without the massive contributions from defensive end Brandon Graham. Graham (34) has turned back the clock in his 13th season in the NFL, all with Philadelphia. His three-sack performance, along with a forced fumble, in Sunday’s win over the New York Giants was […]
The Philadelphia Eagles (12-1) wouldn’t be where they currently are this season without the massive contributions from defensive end Brandon Graham.
Graham (34) has turned back the clock in his 13th season in the NFL, all with Philadelphia. His three-sack performance, along with a forced fumble, in Sunday’s win over the New York Giants was just his latest achievement in his illustrious career.
With Sunday’s hat trick, Graham (34 years, 252 days) becomes the oldest player to record three sacks in a road game since Michael Strahan did it in 2007 (35 years, 362 days).
Graham also made franchise history in the Eagles’ win. He is the second-oldest player in franchise history to tally three sacks in a game, trailing William Fuller (34 years, 289 days) in 1996.
He has established himself as one of the hottest pass rushers in the league at the moment. Graham has accumulated 5.5 sacks over his last four games, recording at least a share of a sack in those contests.
With the help of Eagles fans, Graham should have a legitimate chance to make his second Pro Bowl in his career. That being said, I’m sure Graham would sacrifice an appearance at the NFL’s Pro Bowl Games if it meant the team was preparing for the Super Bowl.
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