PHILADELPHIA -- Defensive end Brandon Graham has decided to come out of retirement and is finalizing a deal to rejoin the Philadelphia Eagles this week, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.

Graham, the longest-tenured player in franchise history, will suit up for his 16th season. In a video posted to social media , he teased a special announcement on his podcast "Unblocked" at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

The move comes on the heels of Za'Darius Smith's sudden retirement last week. Smith led a depleted edge group with 1.5 sacks.

The Eagles came into the season with question marks at edge rusher following the departures of Graham and Josh Sweat . The position took a further hit when Nolan Smith Jr. was placed on injured reserve last month with a triceps injury. Smith is expected t

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