Saints Release Statement After Jimmy Graham Was Arrested

The New Orleans Saints released information on a scary incident that occurred on Friday evening.

It was involving newly signed tight end Jimmy Graham.

He was arrested for wandering in traffic, but it appears there was a more serious issue going on.

According to the Saints, Graham experienced a medical episode in which he became disoriented.

It appears that Graham suffered a seizure and spent the whole night in the hospital undergoing tests.

Statement from the New Orleans Saints: pic.twitter.com/k3D0QiVvbN

— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) August 19, 2023

Saints’ TE Jimmy Graham was taken into custody last night in Los Angeles. The Saints said it was a medical condition related to a likely seizure and released this statement: pic.twitter.com/v2JZXWWryS

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 19, 2023

This is a serious issue and one where Graham’s health is the most important thing.

Graham was recently signed by the Saints after not playing anywhere last season.

He is 36 years old and his time as a dominant tight end is long over.

This incident most likely puts Graham’s season in jeopardy.

The Saints are not going to want to put him on the field until they are 100% sure he is healthy.

For now, everyone is just in wait-and-see mode until we find out Graham’s condition.

As for the Saints’ season, they would use Graham in a part-time role.

Many expect them to be the top team in the NFC South and strong playoff contenders.

Derek Carr is set to be the Saints’ signal caller for years to come.

Carr will be throwing to the likes of Chris Olave and Michael Thomas.

Yet, it will be interesting to see if he can throw any passes to Graham this year.

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