Following defensive end Za'Darius Smith 's retirement, former Eagle Brandon Graham is now strongly considering coming out of retirement to sign with Philadelphia, league sources told ESPN.

Graham played 15 seasons in Philadelphia and became the longest-tenured Eagles player in franchise history. The two-time Super Bowl champion now could be close to building upon those marks if he and the Eagles can finalize a contract this week, according to sources.

Graham, 37, returned from a torn triceps muscle to play in last season's Super Bowl and help the Eagles win their second championship in what was thought to be the final game of his NFL career.

The defensive end retired last offseason but has missed the game and has pondered unretiring, according to sources.

Smith, who signed a one-

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