The Eagles will be without Brandon Graham for the remainder of the season after the veteran pass rusher was sidelined by a torn triceps in Sunday night's blowout win over the Rams.
At 36, this season was supposed to be Graham's final season in the NFL, but he played at such a high level that he finished the year with 13 tackles, 2.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a grade of 75.7 PFF13 quarterback hurries and 19 quarterback pressures.
The 35-year-old Graham is third on the Eagles' all-time sack list (75.5) and is tied with Seth Joyner for second in team history in forced fumbles (21). Graham broke Chuck Bednarik's record for most seasons with the franchise (15).
Replacing a player like Graham is difficult, but five Eagles might be up to the task.
November 24, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. (3) celebrates with linebacker Nakobe Dean (17) after Dean sacked Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (not pictured) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Alex Gallardo-Imagn Images
The 2023 first-round pick is the likely choice, and he's improving every day. He has 3.5 sacks and six quarterback hits in his last seven games.
August 9, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Josh Johnson (17) rolls out to pass as Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jalyx Hunt (58) applies pressure during the second quarter of a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
The 2024 third-down pick is the most athletic pass rusher on the roster, but also the least experienced.
August 17, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Kellen Mond (7) is under pressure from Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Tarron Jackson (75) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
The former Coastal Carolina pass rusher is on the practice squad and knows the system, but he hasn't done it all yet.
Oct. 20, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock (2) attempts a pass while Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Moro Ojomo (97) defends during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
The 2023 seventh-round pick is a natural pass rusher from his defensive tackle spot, but he's athletic enough to give Vic Fangio's defense the edge.
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 24: Milton Williams #93 of the Philadelphia Eagles sacks Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams in the third quarter at SoFi Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Williams is in the final year of his rookie contract, but there was a coming out party on Sunday. Williams recorded two tackles, two sacks, two tackles for loss and three QB hits in a dominant performance.
