NFL star arrested after experiencing a medical episode while wandering the streets.
New Orleans Saints Tight End Jimmy Graham Arrested After Medical Episode
In a shocking turn of events, veteran tight end Jimmy Graham of the New Orleans Saints was arrested on Friday night in Southern California. The incident occurred when Graham was found wandering in traffic after suffering a “medical episode.”
According to TMZ, authorities received a call about someone acting erratically, leading to Graham’s arrest on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance. It is reported that Graham resisted officers who tried to apprehend him before being taken to a hospital.
The Saints released a statement on Saturday, stating that Graham likely experienced a seizure, which caused him to become disoriented. ESPN reports that Dr. John Amoss, overseeing Graham’s care, believes it was a seizure. Graham spent the night under medical supervision and testing, and has since been released.
Return to the Saints
Graham, a five-time Pro Bowler, signed a one-year contract to return to the Saints this year after stints in Seattle, Green Bay, and Chicago. His absence during the 2022 season made his comeback to the Saints unexpected for the 2023 season. The team drafted Graham in the third round of the 2010 draft, and he quickly became a medical episode while wandering the streets.”>standout tight end, catching passes from Saints QB Drew Brees.
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At the time of the incident, the team was in Southern California preparing for a preseason matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Graham had participated in the team’s practice earlier that day and even shared a video on X of him chatting with Brees.
The 🐐!!!! https://t.co/nR5qyNSmTn
— Jimmy Graham (@TheJimmyGraham) August 18, 2023
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