New Orleans Saints legend Jimmy Graham sends mysterious message to fans

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Adam Holt | Last updated 3/29/24

The New Orleans Saints brought back legendary tight end for the 2023 season. Many believed that it would be a "farewell campaign" for the veteran. He was a depth player at his age, but he did perform well when asked to on offense.

Now, Graham just posted a message to the Saints and their fans. It feels like a retirement post, but he did not actually announce his retirement.

Instead, the Saints legend simply says that he is unsure of what the future holds.

Jimmy Graham posted a long message to New Orleans and the Saints fan base on his Instagram account. He ends it shy of saying he’s retiring, saying he’s “unsure of what the future holds” … but it felt like a retirement post. pic.twitter.com/vaKLXo9P1G
— Luke Johnson (@ByLukeJohnson) March 29, 2024

To see Graham's full post on Instagram, click here.

Things ended rather quickly after the season. I didn’t have time to speak to the media and express my gratitude and heart for what New Orleans has meant to me. Thank you for taking a chance on a kid who many didn’t believe could do it. In that jersey I have everything I had every day. I wish our time had been many more years but I’m grateful for every snap I was given⚜️New Orleans has clearly meant the worlds to Graham. He was so happy to wear the black and gold once again last year, and you could tell by his emotions on the field.

-- Graham via Instagram caption

New Orleans clearly meant the world to Graham. You could tell from his emotions on the field last season. That was the case, and there's no denying that the fans loved him as well.

The Saints probably regret not getting him more involved, too. He was extremely efficient when targeted last season, especially in the red zone.

JIMMY GRAHAM WITH THE TOUCHDOWN (and the pump fake )

@NFLonFOX pic.twitter.com/HVZsHnK3QN
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 10, 2023

Love it!

For the first time since 2014, Jimmy Graham with a touchdown in a @Saints uniform! #WhoDat

(via @NFL) pic.twitter.com/EsnAizq94b
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) August 28, 2023

Regardless, if this is the end of Graham's time with the Saints and in the league, he will always hold a special place in the heart of New Orleans.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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