A wave can mean farewell. A wave can mean hello. Last month, long-time Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham waved goodbye to football. Now, he might be waving hello to a return. Appearing on the Up & Adams show, Graham said he’s “ 90 percent retired. . . . I’m 90 percent .”

Defensive end Brandon Graham gave the Philadelphia Eagles 15 years of services, and was handsomely rewarded with a Super Bowl championship in his final season. Or so fans thought. On Wednesday, Graham seemed to imply to host Kay Adams of Up & Adams that he was leaving the door open a crack for a comeback.

When a franchise legend like Brandon Graham hangs up his cleats, it’s not just a position that opens up — it’s a voice in the locker room, a presence on the sideline, and a tone-setter on the field. After 15 seasons,