Brandon Graham returns to Eagles on one-year deal

Brandon Graham, the longtime Philadelphia Eagles defensive end who retired this spring after 15 seasons, announced Tuesday that he will come out of retirement and rejoin the team on a one-year deal, the Eagles confirmed. The 37-year-old practiced with the team on Wednesday and is under a contract with a prorated value of about $4.895 million for the season, with roughly $2.44 million expected to be paid for the portion of the year he will play and a signing bonus of about $1.677 million.

The Eagles said the signing addresses an immediate need at edge rusher after veteran Za'Darius Smith abruptly retired last week, leaving the team thin on the outside. Philadelphia opened the season with seven edge rushers but is down to four until Nolan Smith returns from a triceps injury. The group has produced limited pressure this season, and coaches have signaled they want more consistent quarterback disruption.

Graham, a first-round pick in 2010, retired after Philadelphia's Super Bowl LIX victory but had indicated he was not ready to rule out a return. He confirmed his decision on his Unblocked podcast, saying, "Im coming back, baby," and later explaining he did not want to have regrets...