Why ‘good juju’ has Eagles’ Brandon Graham still thriving in Year 13

Brandon Graham is starting his 13th season in Philadelphia. Travis Long tore his ACL in the preseason finale and Graham's spot on the roster became cemented. He will play against the Lions in his hometown next week. He played 5,125 defensive snaps and recorded the most memorable sack in franchise history. Graham believes his attitude and luck got him to this place. If Long's knee saved Graham’s Eagles career, he wouldn't allow an Achilles tendon to end it.

Graham has started every game for the past six seasons. He enjoys the third practice in three days. Graham is popular among the team. Two second-year players have identified Graham as their best teammate. Graham and Josh Sweat exchanged messages when Graham made the Pro Bowl in 2020. The low point of Graham’s career came when Jim Washburn was his position coach. It was a low time. Now Graham keeps in touch with Travis Long.   Graham calls it the “good juju”. . Graham can fool himself into avoiding fatigue because football's version of overcaffeinated is Graham's natural disposition.

Brandon Graham is still playing in the NFL in Year 13. He is trying to earn a roster spot and change minds. Graham has recovered from an injury that could have put his career in peril.