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 workforce mentioned Saturday.
Graham was stopped by police on Friday evening whereas reportedly wandering in site visitors and booked on suspicion of being below the affect of a managed substance.
The Saints introduced Graham has been evaluated by workforce physician John Amoss, was launched from a hospital on Saturday morning, and was again with the workforce because it ready for a preseason recreation on Sunday evening towards the Los Angeles Chargers.
The workforce mentioned Amoss decided Graham “probably” was struggling the results of a seizure when he was apprehended on Friday evening. Graham spent the evening below medical supervision and testing, the workforce 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 could 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, Green Bay and Chicago.
Reporting by The Related Press.
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