Brandon Graham is the epitome of the positivity and humility and the Eagles star walked away from the NFL on Tuesday after 15 years in Philadelphia. A first round pick out of Michigan, Graham overcame doubts and the bust label to become a team captain,

In the wake of the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory, it remained unclear if Brandon Graham would retire. As expected, though, the 15-year veteran has elected to hang up his cleats.

Brandon Graham, who played 15 seasons in Philadelphia and became the longest-tenured Eagle in franchise history, announced his retirement from the NFL. Graham returned from a torn triceps muscle to play in the Super Bowl and help the Eagles win their second Super Bowl in what turned out to be the final game of his NFL career.