Jimmy Graham: Saints 'Overseeing His Care' Following Medical Episode, Arrest

The New Orleans Saints organization officially responded to tight end Jimmy Graham's arrest on Friday evening.

The New Orleans Saints organization officially responded to tight end Jimmy Graham's arrest on Friday evening.

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham experienced a medical episode last evening, which resulted in him becoming disoriented. He was taken into custody by local authorities and transported to a local hospital for evaluation for what Dr. John Amoss believes to be a likely seizure and spent the night under medical supervision and testing. Amoss met Graham at the hospital and is overseeing his care at this time. He was released this morning and is with the team as they continue preparations for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. 

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Jimmy Graham, 36, was arrested on Friday night for allegedly being under the influence of a controlled substance and resisting arrest, according to TMZ. New Orleans' statement confirms that Graham was released from police custody.

Jul 31, 2023; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) during training camp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Dr. John Amoss is the New Orleans Saints team doctor specializing as an internist. Amoss and his medical staff first detected that tight end Foster Moreau may have had Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Police were called in response to a person wandering erratically in traffic. "At the scene, cops claim they witnessed Graham walking in the streets ... and they attempted to arrest him, but he resisted," per TMZ.

By practicing in southern California, New Orleans has been preparing for their preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Aug. 20. They participated in joint scrimmages with the Chargers on Thursday and Friday.  New Orleans does not expect the game schedule to change with the report of Hurricane Hilary tracking toward the Los Angeles area.