CA’S NEWPORT BEACH — New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham had what the team described as a “medical episode” Friday night in Southern California, which resulted in him being taken into custody by local authorities.
“Jimmy Graham experienced a medical episode last evening, which resulted in him becoming disoriented.
According to the Saints statement, “He was taken into custody by local authorities and taken to a local hospital for evaluation for what Dr. John Amoss believes to be a likely seizure.
He 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.”
According to a TMZ Sports report, police responded to a call about a person acting erratically near a resort.
Graham was brought in under suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance, according to the report.
Graham signed a 1-year contract with the Saints last month, returning to the place where his career took a star turn.
New Orleans drafted Graham in the third round of the 2010 NFL draft. In his five seasons with the Saints, Graham developed into one of the NFL’s most feared pass catchers, hauling in 51 touchdowns in his first 78 games.
The 36-year-old spent all of last season away from football.
