The New Orleans Saints began the offseason unexpectedly, signing Derek Carr to a four-year contract.
After this signing, the Saints have been comparatively quiet within the offseason.
Nevertheless, the staff just lately introduced one other stunning addition, the signing of Jimmy Graham to a one-year deal.
welcome to the home @TheJimmyGraham 👏
The Saints signed Graham to a one-year deal ✍️ pic.twitter.com/kRo2TMPVod
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) July 25, 2023
Graham is a 12-year NFL veteran, spending time with the Saints, Seattle Seahawks, Inexperienced Bay Packers and Chicago Bears.
Now he can have the chance to reunite with the staff that drafted him and make an affect with a brand new quarterback.
The Saints have 5 different tight ends, together with newly signed Foster Moreau.
Moreau has signed a three-year contract with the Saints which suggests he’s a probable candidate to remain.
Jessie James and Lucas Krull might find yourself on the chopping block, because the Saints will probably must make room for Graham.
Graham’s addition makes it seem to be the Saints are pleased with Carr’s probabilities of main them to a protracted playoff streak.
Graham hasn’t performed in an NFL sport because the 2021 season, the place he recorded 14 receptions for 167 yards and three touchdowns.
He, too, appears thrilled to staff up with Carr.
Usually, gamers of Graham’s caliber solely come again to the league for a particular circumstance.
When the Saints got here to name him, he walked again to the group.
Whether or not Graham nonetheless has sufficient within the tank stays to be seen.
For now, although, Saints followers are appreciative of this acquainted face becoming a member of the roster and hoping he’ll be a right away affect participant for them.
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