Saints Jimmy Graham found himself in the midst of a perplexing situation on Friday evening in Southern California, with reports suggesting a medical incident that required police intervention.
The 36-year-old tight end, Saints Jimmy Graham, was apprehended by authorities on Friday after receiving calls about a man exhibiting erratic behavior near a local resort.
Law enforcement officials observed Saints Jimmy Graham walking in the street and initially encountered resistance while attempting to detain him. Suspicions arose that he might have been under the influence of a controlled substance.
In response to the incident, the Saints issued a statement on Saturday morning, explaining that Saints Jimmy Graham had experienced a “medical episode” possibly linked to a seizure, which left Saints Jimmy Graham disoriented and confused.
Saints Jimmy Graham was promptly hospitalized under the care of Dr. John Amoss.
Subsequently, he has been able to rejoin the Saints. This offseason, Saints Jimmy Graham, a veteran tight end, re-signed with the Saints following stints with the Seahawks, Packers, and Bears, as well as a year off from the NFL. During their stay in the Costa Mesa area, both the Saints and the L.A. Chargers held joint practices.
The planned preseason game between the Saints and Chargers, scheduled for Sunday at 4 p.m., could be in jeopardy due to the looming Hurricane Hilary, which is anticipated to impact the region on Monday. As of 9 p.m., no alterations had been made to the game’s schedule.
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