New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham was detained in the Los Angeles location Friday night after experiencing a “medical episode,” the group revealed on Saturday.
Policeman discovered Graham roaming in the street following reports of a suspicious individual acting unpredictably, according to TMZ. He was detained on suspicion of being under the impact of an illegal drug and withstanding, postponing and blocking a law enforcement officer.
In a declaration launched Saturday, the Saints stated Graham ended up being “disoriented” Friday night after experiencing a “medical episode” that physicians think was a seizure. The Saints remain in Los Angeles ahead of a preseason match versus the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
” Jimmy Graham experienced a medical episode last night, which led to him being confused,” the group stated. “He was collared by regional authorities and transferred to a regional healthcare facility for assessment for what Dr. John Amoss thinks to be a most likely seizure and invested the night under medical guidance and screening.”
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The Saints stated Graham, 36, was launched from the healthcare facility Saturday early morning and is with the group ahead of their preseason video game versus the Chargers.
The group signed Graham, who hasn’t played in the NFL given that 2021, to a 1 year agreement in July. Graham briefly appeared in the Saints’ 26-24 preseason win over the Kansas City Chiefs recently, where he captured one reception for 10 backyards, however it’s unclear if Graham will use Sunday following his medical episode.
In his prime, Graham was a deadly red zone weapon, thanks to his size (6-foot-7) and jumping capability. Graham played basketball at the University of Miami for 4 seasons and his athleticism equated well on the football field, where his dexterity and frame made him a challenging cover for linebackers and securities.
In his 12 NFL seasons, Graham has actually captured 713 passes for 8,506 backyards with 85 goals. He was initially a third-round choice for the Saints in the 2010 NFL draft and invested his very first 5 seasons in New Orleans.
Contributing: Lorenzo Reyes
