Brandon Graham vows to lead Eagles even after season-ending injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — In the coming days, there will probably be a few tears.
But there was no time for that on Sunday night.
As Brandon Graham announced after the Eagles’ 37-20 win over the Rams at SoFi Stadium that his season was over after suffering a torn triceps, he spoke with the same positivity that made him a legend in Philadelphia.
There was no self pity. No bitterness. None of that.
Just an all-time Eagle, standing tall and being a true leader moments after finding out his season — and possibly career — was over.
“All I know is they ain’t done with me yet,” Graham said. “I’m going to make sure I’m going to go out there and be the best leader I can be like I always do, keep bringing the energy and let people know how lucky they is that I am out.”
Yes, shortly after Graham found out his season was over, he was already game-planning on how to keep up his trash-talking game.
Graham, 36, suffered the torn triceps during the fourth quarter on Sunday night when he was chipped by a Rams running back. Graham had already been dealing with some tendinitis in his elbow but this time it stung a little longer and he knew something wasn’t right.
After getting checked out by a trainer on the sideline, Graham began to make his way inside when quarterback Jalen Hurts gave him a long hug as the two prayed together. A bunch of other teammates lined up to shake Graham’s hand as he walked off the field for what might have been the final time as an NFL player.
But in the wake of the news, Graham was as positive as ever.
“I’m making sure I’m having the best attitude I can have,” Graham said. “I’m sure I’m gonna cry about it. But it ain’t going to be too long and then I’m gonna move on to ‘How can I help my team from the sidelines?’ That’s the biggest thing I can do.”
While Graham has entertained the thought of returning for a…
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