New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham was in the midst of a 'medical episode' and was disoriented when he was taken into custody in the Los Angeles area.
New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham was in the midst of a "medical episode" and was disoriented when he was detained and arrested in Newport Beach and transported to a hospital, the team and authorities said Saturday.
Graham was stopped by officers on Friday night after a report that he was wandering in traffic and acting erratically, a Newport Beach police spokesperson said. He was booked on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance. The Saints announced Graham has been evaluated by team doctor John Amoss, was released from a hospital on Saturday morning and was back with the team as it prepared for a preseason game on Sunday night against the Chargers.
The team said Amoss determined Graham "likely" was suffering the effects of a seizure when he was apprehended on Friday night. Graham spent the night under medical supervision and testing, the team said. "Amoss met Graham at the hospital and is overseeing his care at this time," the Saints' statement said.Graham is a five-time Pro Bowl player who spent last season out of football but returned to the league last month when he signed a one-year contract with New Orleans. He spent his first five seasons with the Saints before stops in Seattle, Green Bay and Chicago.Copyright © 2023 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved.
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