‘It’s been real;’ Saints TE Jimmy Graham posts farewell to New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Saints tight end Jimmy Graham’s one-year stint in New Orleans appears to be over.

The Pro-Bowler posted a photo from the cockpit of an aircraft on Wed., Jan. 10, with the message “It’s been real NO. Thank you for all the love.”

In mid-August, he was arrested after authorities found him wandering in the street during a “medical episode” in southern California. He missed the team’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers and returned to practice the following Tuesday.

Graham also offered some of the loudest support of back-up quarterback Jameis Winston and the offensive players who decided to run Jamaal Williams into the endzone for a late-game touchdown against rival Atlanta Falcons in the team’s final game of the year.

“Get off Jameis’ back,” Jimmy Graham posted. “This man is the best teammate I’ve ever had. Loves this city, this game, and embodies everything you can ask for in a leader. Was a rare situation and we all take responsibility. Nobody thought it would get blown out of proportion.”