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How will the Eagles replace Brandon Graham on the field? Breaking down Vic Fangio's edge rushers

November 27, 2024

Oct 27, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is sacked by Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. (3) and defensive end Brandon Graham (55) during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

The devastation of Brandon Graham’s season-ending injury – and one that could potentially finish his career – was felt in the locker room on Sunday. It continued on Monday and Tuesday through tears and tributes. But the cold reality of the NFL is that the show goes on. There was practice on Wednesday. There will be a game on Sunday. Graham’s cackles and trash talk come from the sideline instead of the line of scrimmage, and the Eagles will need someone else to fill his void.
"I hate losing him for a lot of reasons,” defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said. “One, it might be his last year. Two, his leadership. But most importantly, he was playing really good. And guys playing really good are h...

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