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, who was 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. ET 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 questions at edge rusher after the departures of Graham and Josh Sweat . The position took another hit when Nolan Smith Jr. was put on injured reserve last month because of a triceps injury. Smith is expe

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