Saints: Jimmy Graham suffered 'medical episode' before arrest

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham. Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Saints say TE Jimmy Graham 'experienced a medical episode' ahead of arrest

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 8/19/23

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham was arrested Friday night.

Graham was arrested in Southern California on Friday on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance and resisting arrest, according to TMZ.

#BREAKING: New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance Friday night. He was also booked for resisting arrest.

— Lucas Widman (@lucaswidman) August 19, 2023

According to TMZ, police say they observed Graham wandering in traffic near a Southern California resort on Friday. When they attempted to arrest him, Graham allegedly resisted, prompting the second allegation.

The Saints issued a statement on the matter.

Statement from the New Orleans Saints: pic.twitter.com/k3D0QiVvbN
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) August 19, 2023

The team said Graham "experienced a medical episode" and was hospitalized after being taken into custody. The doctor at the local hospital believes he suffered a seizure, which caused the incident.

Graham is attempting a comeback with the Saints this season after sitting out the 2022 campaign, and he was in California with the team ahead of their preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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