Brandon Graham
#55 DE · Philadelphia Eagles
1 transaction this offseason
Iron Man
Height
6'2"
Weight
265 lbs
Age
38
College
Michigan
Draft
2010, Rd 1, #13
Experience
16 yrs
DE Rank
#54 / 160
A
F
D+
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The Verdict on Brandon, in One Read
On the field, Brandon Graham grades out as a shaky DE for Philadelphia Eagles (D+ Performance). That places him 54th of 160 graded defensive ends. Against that production, his deal reads as a clear bargain on the Contract Value Index (A) — the team is paying below what the play would command. The public read is sharply negative (F Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. With 16+ seasons of track record, these grades rest on a deep sample.
Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | Sacks | Tkl | TFL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 215 | 79.5 | 493 | 83.5 |
| 2025 | | 9 | 3.0 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 | | 11 | 3.5 | 20 | 6.5 |
| 2023 | | 17 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.4M
Guaranteed
$2.4M
AAV
$2.4M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
A
Great Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
The Eagles locked up Brandon Graham on what amounts to a borderline steal, earning an A CVI for a deal that provides tremendous value at the veteran minimum. While Graham profiles as a rotational player at this stage of his career, his $2.4M salary represents exactly the type of smart veteran acquisition that championship teams make. At 35, the longtime Eagle has transitioned seamlessly from his prime years as an above-average starter into a savvy role player who still generates consistent pressure in situational packages. The one-year, fully guaranteed structure carries zero long-term risk while giving Philadelphia proven depth behind their primary pass rushers. This is precisely how you extract maximum value from aging pass rushers — Graham knows the system, brings playoff experience, and costs less than most teams spend on special teams contributors while still contributing meaningful snaps in a championship window.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the A band — a quick read on where Brandon's contract sits relative to comparable money.
Performance Analysis
D+
#54 of 160 DEs
FCA+
Brandon Graham earns a D+ for the Eagles at defensive end, a beloved veteran who is in the twilight of one of the most respected careers in franchise history. Graham is a Super Bowl hero and a locker-room pillar, but the on-field production has naturally declined with age. His pass-rush burst is not what it once was, and he is used in more limited situations than his prime years. Philadelphia keeps him around for leadership and the occasional veteran savvy play. Graham has earned every bit of goodwill in this city, and his contribution now is more about culture than snap counts.
Performance vs. NFL Position Average
Sacks/Game0.33
Below AvgNFL Avg: 0.34 · Elite: 0.68
Durability100%
Ironman215 career games played
Legend:Elite
How Brandon Compares at the Position
Brandon Graham ranks 54th of 160 graded defensive ends by performance. That slots Brandon between Dante Fowler Jr. (D+) just ahead and Marcus Davenport (D+) just behind.
Graded higher
Dante Fowler Jr.Seattle SeahawksD+Malcolm KoonceLas Vegas RaidersD+Durell NchamiIndianapolis ColtsD+Brandon GrahamD+
Graded lower
Marcus DavenportDetroit LionsFan Sentiment
F
Very Negative
NegativeNeutralPositive
Eagles cut a productive veteran pass rusher for modest cap relief. Multiple outlets confirm this was described as a procedural move. Graham's age and injury history made him expendable despite contributions. Fans debated whether the team should have extended him instead. Philadelphia must now find defensive end depth through draft or free agency.
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