The Eagles signed veteran safety Corey Graham to a one-year deal Thursday, giving them depth at safety and a potential special-teams contributor who earned a Pro Bowl invitation in 2011.
Graham, 32, is entering his 11th NFL season. He started every game the past two seasons with the Buffalo Bills, and has played for the Bills, Baltimore Ravens, and Chicago Bears in his career. Graham has 64 career starts, 612 career tackles and 15 career interceptions. He was on the Ravens when they won Super Bowl XLVII, and his time in Baltimore overlapped with Eagles executive Joe Douglas. He started nine games for the Buffalo Bills in 2015 when Jim Schwartz was the defensive coordinator, so he has even more connections to the Eagles staff.
Graham cut his teeth in the NFL as a special-teams standout. He made the Pro Bowl in 2011 for his special-teams ability.
The Eagles are set at safety with Malcolm Jenkins and Rodney McLeod, but Graham provides valuable depth and could also contribute on special teams. He also has cornerback in his background, and that's a need for the Eagles.
