
DE · Philadelphia Eagles
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'4"
Weight
300 lbs
Age
27
College
Texas
Draft
2021, Rd 5, #148
Experience
5 yrs
DE Rank
#114 / 161
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Sacks | Tkl | TFL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 51 | 1.0 | 88 | 12.5 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 2 | 0.0 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 10 | 0.0 | 12 | 2 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 15 |
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.3M
Guaranteed
$125K
AAV
$1.3M/yr
The Eagles secured solid depth at a bargain price, inking Ta'quon Graham to a $1.3M AAV deal that earns a C CVI — a fair value proposition for an unproven pass rusher. Philadelphia is essentially buying a lottery ticket on Graham's upside, paying replacement-level money for a player who could develop into a rotational contributor along their defensive line. At just $1.3M with minimal guaranteed money ($0.1M), this represents zero financial risk while providing the Eagles with developmental depth behind their established edge rushers. The short-term structure gives both sides flexibility — Graham gets an opportunity to prove himself in a strong defensive system, while Philadelphia can evaluate his progress without long-term commitment. This is the type of low-cost, high-upside signing that successful franchises make to build roster depth, and while Graham remains unproven, the Eagles have the luxury of patience given their minimal investment.
Ta'quon Graham grades as a depth piece among NFL defensive ends — a below-average player at the position. His strongest area is tackles for loss at 0.50 (above the NFL average of 0.30), ranking as well above average for the position. His 2025 season graded as a C, a significant jump from his D- mark in 2024.
A low-risk, depth-oriented practice squad move that won't move the needle for Philadelphia. Five headlines covered it, with one outlet calling it an 'under-the-radar' physical pass rusher add. Graham has NFL experience but hasn't established himself as a reliable rotational contributor. Fans see it as a roster maintenance move, noting the simultaneous release of Powell-Ryland. Graham projects as a fringe roster candidate competing for a depth role at best.
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| 1.0 |
| 23 |
| 1.5 |
| 2022 | ![]() | 11 | 0.0 | 34 | 5 |
| 2021 | ![]() | 13 | 0.0 | 15 | 3 |
Updated Mar 18, 2026
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
C
2025
(50% weight)
D-
2024
(30% weight)
F
2023
(20% weight)