New Orleans Saints
Jimmy Graham - #80 - TE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 7"/ 265 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/24/1986 |
| Birthplace | Goldsboro, NC |
| College | Miami (FL) |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 3rd round, 31st pick by Saints |
Cadet carving niche as Saints utility player
Undrafted rookie RB Travaris Cadet has shown a knack for helping the Saints in a variety of ways this preseason.
Replacing Vitt the next big test for Saints
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Saints owner Benson meets with Goodell in N.Y.
Saints owner Tom Benson has met with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in New York to discuss matters concerning both the team and the league.
State police say no evidence of Saints wiretapping
Louisiana State police said that they have found no evidence that the Saints rigged wiring at the Superdome to eavesdrop on opposing coaches.
Saints' confidence in Lofton keeps growing
Even if Jonathan Vilma does return to the field this season, there will be a starting spot for free-agent pickup Curtis Lofton.
Vilma, league return to court; Judge does not rule
Saints LB Jonathan Vilma returned to federal court in New Orleans on Friday, as the linebacker seeks to overturn his year-long suspension.
No settlement coming between Vilma, NFL
No settlement will be reached between Saints LB Jonathan Vilma and the NFL before Friday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported.
Brown retires as a Bear
DE Alex Brown signed a one-day contract with the Bears Wednesday so that he could retire as a member of the organization.
State Police: Saints wiretapping probe ongoing
Louisiana State Police Col. Mike Edmonson says he still has an investigator working with the FBI on wiretapping allegations involving the Saints.
Report: NFL proposes reducing Vilma's suspension
The NFL has offered to reduce Saints LB Jonathan Vilma’s suspension from one year to eight games, according to ESPN.
Cardinals starting QB Kolb leaves game with injury
Cardinals starting QB Kevin Kolb left the Hall of Fame game in Canton Sunday evening with a rib injury.
Replacement officials to work Hall of Fame game
Replacement officials will work Sunday’s preseason opener between the Saints and Cardinals.
Saints CB Greer undergoes sports hernia procedure
Saints CB Jabari Greer underwent a sports hernia procedure, interim head coach Joe Vitt told reporters after Thursday’s practice.
Kolb to start Cardinals' preseason opener
QB Kevin Kolb will start for the Cardinals in Sunday’s Hall of Fame game against the Saints, head coach Ken Whisenhunt said Tuesday.
PLAYER NEWS
Graham caught a season-high nine passes for 115 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's loss to Carolina.|||||||
It was Graham's first touchdown since Nov. 18 at Oakland.
Graham caught seven passes for a career-best 146 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 31-27 win over Atlanta.|||||||
With four touchdowns in his last three games, it appears Graham will ultimately live up to his high preseason price tag. Look for him to continue putting up monster numbers down the stretch.
Graham was active after missing last week's game at Tampa Bay with a right ankle injury.|||||||
Graham could be in for a big night against a Broncos defense that's given up five touchdowns to opposing tight ends - tied for the second-most in the league.
Graham caught five passes for 103 yards and two TDs in Saturday's 36-32 postseason loss at San Francisco.|||||||
Graham was outstanding and could be a top-five fantasy pick next season so watch out for him in 2012.
Graham caught eight passes for 97 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 45-17 rout of Carolina.|||||||
Graham finished second at his position with 1,310 yards to go along with 11 TDs, finishing only behind Rob Gronkowski's 1,327 yards and 17 TDs. Graham did lead all TEs with 99 receptions.