Brandon Graham would've had plenty suitors if he hit the open free-agent market Tuesday. But the Eagles made sure he wouldn't get that far.
The linebacker has re-signed with Philadelphia, the team announced Monday. He agreed to a four-year contract worth $26 million that includes $14 million guaranteed, according to NFL.com.
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Graham, 26, was set to become one of the more coveted pass rushers in free agency after the Bills re-signed Jerry Hughes on Monday. Graham registered 5.5 sacks last season — tying a career high — and forced four fumbles. But with the demand high and the supply so low, Graham stood to benefit from a bidding war between sack-starved teams.
More on Brandon Graham: Giants thought they had him. He was prepared to sign w/ the 4-3 team. But he changed his mind and #Eagles stole him.
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) March 9, 2015
The 13th overall selection in the 2010 NFL Draft, Graham has played five season with the Eagles, totaling 17 sacks over 64 games played.