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Eagles vet's ‘incredible' pregame speech included Tom Brady reference

The Philadelphia Eagles were favored entering their season opener against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium, but the home team still had one potential advantage.

The Patriots had a special ceremony planned for ex-quarterback Tom Brady, who returned to Foxboro on Sunday for the first time since his NFL retirement. A host of former Patriots were in the building to celebrate Brady, who brought the crowd to its feet pregame by ringing a bell next to Gillette's newly-renovated lighthouse.

That's a tough environment for an opponent to enter -- but veteran Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham ensured his team was prepared.