🧵 1. Jimmy Graham returns to the Saints after 8 years, emotional about coming back to the team that drafted him and traded him in 2015. #sports
🧵 1. Jimmy Graham returns to the Saints after 8 years, emotional about coming back to the team that drafted him and traded him in 2015. #sports
🧵 2. Despite offers from playoff teams, Graham wanted to retire as a Saint and sat out the season. Now he's back in New Orleans.
🧵 3. The 36-year-old Graham is a different player now, but ready to compete with younger teammates and contribute to the Saints' offense.
🧵 4. Graham's return has created excitement in the locker room, with younger players in awe of his talent and eager to learn from him.
🧵 5. While Graham's exact role in the Saints' offense is uncertain, he brings championship experience and a desire to win to the team.
🧵 Read more at: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38095582/saints-jimmy-graham-ready-prove-year-off