First and final thoughts, rapid-fire style … The Philadelphia region, at least the healthy portion of the population that cares deeply about the Eagles, went gaga this week over the news that Brandon Graham was coming out of retirement and re-signing with the team.

PHILADELPHIA — Brandon Graham had truly retired on top. The longest-tenured Eagles player made a valiant return from a torn triceps to play in the Super Bowl and hoisted the Lombardi Trophy for the second time in his career after they defeated the Kansas City Chiefs.

Brandon Graham's retirement was short-lived. Graham is finalizing a deal to rejoin the Philadelphia Eagles for the 2025 season this week, according to multiple reports Monday. CBS Sports' Jeff Kerr reports that Graham is expected to announce his return Tuesday morning.

With the Philadelphia Eagles lacking depth on the defensive line, former pass rusher Brandon Graham is coming out of retirement to rejoin the team, according to CBS Sports' Jeff Kerr, who recently wrote about how Graham's return would impact the defending Super Bowl champs .

Brandon Graham is reportedly finalizing a deal to rejoin the Philadelphia Eagles after seven months of retirement, returning to help a depleted defensive line.

Jason Kelce and his younger brother, Travis, of the Kansas City Chiefs, continue their stranglehold on the podcasting world with their brand, New Heights. During a recent episode, the Eagles legend made it clear that he won't be following in his good friend's footsteps.

That storybook ending Brandon Graham penned when he retired last March, with an emotional speech given while framed by the two Lombardi Trophies