Eagles' Brandon Graham re-tore triceps in Super Bowl win over Chiefs
Sarah Johnson
March 7, 2025
Brief
Eagles' Brandon Graham played Super Bowl LIX with a torn triceps, helping secure victory against the Chiefs. The veteran’s grit and legacy highlight his remarkable NFL career.
Philadelphia Eagles' veteran defensive end Brandon Graham proved his resilience once again, playing through a torn triceps during his team's triumphant Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. However, Graham reportedly re-tore the same triceps during the game. Talk about a painful reminder that football is not for the faint of heart!
The 36-year-old tore his triceps 11 weeks before the big game, casting serious doubt on his participation. Through sheer determination and rehab, Graham suited up and contributed to the Eagles' 40-22 win, playing 13 snaps before the injury reared its ugly head again, as reported by NFL insider Derrick Gunn.
"It'll feel great because you worked your butt off to get back," Graham said in the week leading up to the Super Bowl. "I know the team worked their butt off to get here, and I want to be there for them." That’s dedication, folks.
Graham hasn’t publicly announced whether he plans to retire after the season, though he previously hinted that this would be his final year. If this is indeed his swan song, he’ll leave the game as the Eagles’ all-time leader in games played with 206, a record that puts him 13 games ahead of franchise legend Jason Kelce.
The Super Bowl win was a special one for Graham, one of only four players left from the Eagles’ title-winning team in the 2017 season. Back then, he etched his name in Eagles lore with a strip-sack on Tom Brady in the closing moments of the game, sealing the team's victory against the New England Patriots.
While Graham had a quieter performance in the Eagles’ 38-35 loss to the Chiefs two years ago, this season saw him notch 3.5 sacks and 20 tackles across 11 regular-season games. Not bad for a guy who’s been in the league for 15 years and battled through injuries.
As Graham contemplates his future, one thing is clear: the Eagles’ defensive end has embodied grit, loyalty, and heart throughout his career. Whether he’s suiting up for one last season or hanging up his cleats, his legacy in Philadelphia is cemented. And, honestly, playing with a re-torn triceps? Someone build this man a statue already.
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Editor's Comments
Graham’s grit is nothing short of legendary, but playing with a re-torn triceps in the Super Bowl? That’s the kind of old-school toughness you could almost imagine in a movie montage set to ‘Eye of the Tiger.’ Still, one has to wonder how many players would push through pain like that in the era of load management.
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