Jimmy Graham Thanks Saints in Cryptic IG Post: ‘Unsure of What the Future Holds’

Andrew PetersMarch 29, 2024

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In 2023, tight end Jimmy Graham returned to New Orleans for one more season with the team that drafted him in 2010, and it’s not clear whether he will be suiting up for the Saints again this season.

But Graham made sure to thank fans and the city for his time there in an Instagram post on Friday while also leaving the door open for a potential return. Graham reflected on his time with New Orleans in the post, also stating that he was “unsure of what the future holds.”

“Thank you, New Orleans, for believing in me,” Graham said at the end of the post. “Thank you for the memories, the love, and the incredible journey. Playing for this city and for you, the fans, has been the honor of a lifetime. Unsure of what the future holds for myself, but I am incredibly thankful for the opportunity to wear (No.) 80 again and find the end zone in the only home I know.”

Last season, Graham had a career-low six receptions for 39 yards and four touchdowns. The 37-year-old signed a one-year deal with the Saints ahead of last season and is currently an unrestricted free agent. His post seemed to serve as a farewell to New Orleans, but it’s unclear at this point whether his playing career is over or not.

In his 13-year career, Graham has notched 8,545 receiving yards and 89 touchdowns, earning five Pro Bowl bids and making one First-team All-Pro. He played for four different teams, spending the most time in New Orleans for a combined six seasons across his two stints. His two best seasons came during his time with the Saints, recording 1,310 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2011 and collecting 1,215 yards and 16 touchdowns in 2013.

While fans don’t know whether Graham will return or call it quits, it’s clear he made his mark on New Orleans.