TMZ, has just announced the arrest of NFL star Jimmy Graham.
The Saints just addressed Graham‘s arrest … saying the tight end experienced a “medical episode” Friday night, which resulted in him becoming disoriented.
After he was taken into custody, the team says Graham was taken to a nearby hospital to get checked out.
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The Saints added Graham likely suffered a seizure … and spent the night in the medical facility to receive further testing. He is now back with the team.
Graham was arrested for suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance and resisting, delaying and obstructing a police officer.
The New Orleans Saints tight end was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance Friday night … after cops say they saw him wandering in traffic.
law enforcement responded to a call for a suspicious person acting erratically near a Southern California resort.
At the scene, cops claim they witnessed Graham walking in the streets … and they attempted to arrest him, but he resisted.
The 36-year-old was eventually taken into custody for suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance and resisting, delaying and obstructing a police officer — both misdemeanors.
Graham has since been released. The incident is currently under investigation.
The Saints are in town in preparation for their preseason matchup against the Chargers on Sunday … and spent part of their training camp in joint practice with their upcoming opponent earlier this week.
Graham commented on a video of him chatting with his former quarterback, Drew Brees, during Friday’s practice at Jack Hammett Sports Complex in Costa Mesa.
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Graham has played for the Saints, Seattle Seahawks, Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears over the course of his 12-year career … and is slated to return this season after sitting out the 2022 campaign.
He signed a one-year deal to return to New Orleans in July.