New Orleans Saints tight finish Jimmy Graham was within the midst of a “medical episode” and was disoriented when he was taken into custody within the Los Angeles space and transported to a hospital, the crew mentioned Saturday.
Graham was stopped by police on Friday night time whereas reportedly wandering in visitors and booked on suspicion of being beneath the affect of a managed substance.
The Saints introduced Graham has been evaluated by crew physician John Amoss, was launched from a hospital on Saturday morning and was again with the crew because it ready for a preseason recreation on Sunday night time in opposition to the Los Angeles Chargers.
The crew mentioned Amoss decided Graham “doubtless” was struggling the consequences of a seizure when he was apprehended on Friday night time. Graham spent the night time beneath medical supervision and testing, the crew mentioned.
“Amoss met Graham on the hospital and is overseeing his care at the moment,” the Saints’ assertion mentioned.
It was not instantly clear whether or not the 36-year-old Graham can be accessible to play on Sunday.
Graham is a five-time Professional Bowl participant who spent final season out of soccer however returned to the league final month when he signed a one-year contract with New Orleans. He spent his first 5 seasons with the Saints earlier than stops in Seattle, Inexperienced Bay and Chicago.
