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Line 1: {{short description\|American football player (born 1986)}} {{About\|the [[American football]] player\|the Scottish footballer\|Jimmy Graham (footballer)}} {{Use mdy dates\|date=~~November~~January ~~2022~~2024}} {{Infobox NFL biography \| name = Jimmy Graham \| image = Jimmy Graham 2019.jpg \| image_size = 225 \| alt = \| caption = Graham with the Packers in 2019 \| current_team = ~~New Orleans Saints~~ \| number = 80 \| position = [[Tight end]] \| birth_date = {{birth date and age\|1986\|11\|24}} Line 26: * [[Green Bay Packers]] ({{NFL Year\|2018}}–{{NFL Year\|2019}}) * [[Chicago Bears]] ({{NFL Year\|2020}}–{{NFL Year\|2021}}) * New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year\|2023}}~~–present~~) \| status = ~~Active~~ \| highlights = * First-team [[All-Pro]] ([[2013 All-Pro Team\|2013]]) Line 40: \| statlabel3 = [[Touchdown\|Receiving touchdowns]] \| statvalue3 = 89 ~~\| nflnew=Jimmy-Graham~~ \| pfr = G/GrahJi00 \| statweek =}} }} '''Jimmy Graham''' (born November 24, 1986) is an [[American football]] [[tight end]] for the [[New Orleans Saints]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played only one year of [[college football]] at the [[Miami Hurricanes football\|University of Miami]] after playing four years of [[college basketball\|basketball]]. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the third round of the [[2010 NFL Draft]]. Graham has also been a member of the [[Seattle Seahawks]], [[Green Bay Packers]] and [[Chicago Bears]]. '''Jimmy Graham''' (born November 24, 1986) is an [[American football]] [[tight end]] who is a free agent. He was selected by the [[New Orleans Saints]] in the third round of the [[2010 NFL draft]]. Graham has also been a member of the [[Seattle Seahawks]], [[Green Bay Packers]] and [[Chicago Bears]]. He played only one year of [[college football]] at the [[Miami Hurricanes football\|University of Miami]] after playing four years of [[college basketball\|basketball]]. In his second season in the NFL, Graham had 99 receptions for 1,310 yards and 11 touchdowns. That year, he made his first [[Pro Bowl]] appearance and was selected as an [[All-Pro]] player at his position. He became the first tight end in Saints history to have more than 1,000 receiving yards in a season.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=DeShazier \|first=John \|date=December 5, 2011 \|title=New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham setting some lofty standards \|url=http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2011/12/new_orleans_saints_tight_end_j_18.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113134619/https://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2011/12/new_orleans_saints_tight_end_j_18.html \|archive-date=November 13, 2013 \|access-date=October 11, 2018 \|website=NOLA.com}}</ref> He set the Saints franchise record for receptions in a season while also tying the Saints franchise record for touchdowns in a season.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Spain \|first=Kevin \|date=January 2, 2012 \|title=New Orleans Saints individual records – not including quarterback Drew Brees \|url=http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2012/01/new_orleans_saints_individual.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120108002607/http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2012/01/new_orleans_saints_individual.html \|archive-date=January 8, 2012 \|access-date=October 11, 2018 \|website=NOLA.com}}</ref> Graham is second all-time for most receiving yards and receiving touchdowns by a tight end in a single season.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Joel \|first=Charles \|date=March 20, 2012 \|title=Top Five Tight Ends in NFL History \|url=http://voices.yahoo.com/top-five-tight-ends-nfl-11032610.html \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140728223335/http://voices.yahoo.com/top-five-tight-ends-nfl-11032610.html \|archive-date=July 28, 2014 \|website=Yahoo! Voices}}</ref> Line 49: In only three seasons, Graham set the Seahawks franchise record for the most receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns at the tight end position.<ref name="SEATE">{{Cite web \|last=Wisniewski \|first=Lindsey \|date=November 26, 2017 \|title=Jimmy Graham sets franchise record for most touchdowns by a tight end \|url=https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/2017/11/26/jimmy-graham-sets-franchise-record-for-most-touchdowns-by-a-tight-end/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201019162343/https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/2017/11/26/jimmy-graham-sets-franchise-record-for-most-touchdowns-by-a-tight-end/ \|archive-date=October 19, 2020 \|access-date=April 11, 2020 \|website=USA Today}}</ref> ==Early ~~years~~life== Graham was born in [[Goldsboro, North Carolina]] to a black father and a white mother.<ref>{{~~cite~~Cite web \|date=June 6, 2020 \|title=The Jimmy Graham \|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CBGAuY0nICN/ \|~~website=Instagram \|access~~url-~~date~~status=~~21 February 2023 \|location=Miami, Florida \|language=English \|date=June 6, 2020 \|archive-date=February 21, 2023~~live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221234012/https://www.instagram.com/p/CBGAuY0nICN/ \|~~url~~archive-~~status~~date=~~live~~February 21, 2023 \|access-date=February 21, 2023 \|website=Instagram \|language=English \|location=Miami, Florida}}</ref> Graham had a difficult upbringing. At age 11, his mother placed him in a group home where he was physically beaten by older children. In high school, with help from a church youth counselor who took him in and eventually adopted him, he improved his grades, became a [[high school basketball\|basketball]] star as a sophomore at Community Christian in [[Wilson, North Carolina]],<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Joseph \|first=Dave \|date=January 7, 2006 \|title=Jimmy Graham Felt Unwanted, Unloved, Hopeless, Until A . . . \|url=~~http~~https://~~articles~~www.sun-sentinel.com/2006-/01-/07/~~news/0601060808_1_jimmy~~jimmy-graham-~~nursing~~felt-~~church~~unwanted-~~meeting~~unloved-hopeless-until-a/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331092604/https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-2006-01-07-0601060808-story.html \|archive-date=March 31, 2019 \|access-date=October 11, 2018 \|website=Sun Sentinel}}</ref> and at Charis Prep in [[Wilson, North Carolina]], where he played as a high school junior and senior and earned a basketball scholarship at Miami.<ref name="cole">{{Cite web \|last=Cole \|first=Jason \|date=April 8, 2010 \|title=TE prospect adept at overcoming obstacles \|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=jc-grahamtoughness040810 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100411193540/https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=jc-grahamtoughness040810 \|archive-date=April 11, 2010 \|access-date=April 11, 2020 \|website=Yahoo! Sports}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Varney \|first=James \|date=May 17, 2010 \|title=New Orleans Saints rookie Jimmy Graham appreciates life's lessons \|url=http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2010/05/new_orleans_saints_rookie_jimm_1.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100520030113/http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2010/05/new_orleans_saints_rookie_jimm_1.html \|archive-date=May 20, 2010 \|access-date=October 11, 2018 \|website=NOLA.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Van Valkenburg \|first=Kevin \|date=August 29, 2014 \|title=How to be a Saint \|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/hotread140829/new-orleans-saints-tight-end-jimmy-graham-struggles-find-field-identity \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151225111355/http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/hotread140829/new-orleans-saints-tight-end-jimmy-graham-struggles-find-field-identity \|archive-date=December 25, 2015 \|access-date=April 11, 2020 \|website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref> ==College career== Line 104: \|- \| [[2007-08 NCAA Division I men's basketball season\|2007–08]] \| [[2007–08 Miami Hurricanes men's basketball team\|Miami (FL)]] ~~\| Miami (FL)~~ \| [[2007–08 Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball season\|ACC]] \| 32 Line 152: ===College football statistics=== {\| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" \|- ~~! colspan="10" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle\|Miami Hurricanes}};"\| Miami Huuricanes~~ \|- ! rowspan="2"\| Season Line 193 ⟶ 191: }} According to scouts, Graham was "extremely athletic, with an outstanding combination of size and speed for the tight end position," yet he was considered very raw since he only had one year of college football experience.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=National Football League: NFL Draft 2010 – Jimmy Graham \|url=https://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/jimmy-graham?id=497236 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209083928/https://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/jimmy-graham?id=497236 \|archive-date=February 9, 2019 \|access-date=November 23, 2020 \|website=NFL.com}}</ref> ===New Orleans Saints (first stint)=== [[File:Jimmy Graham.JPG\|thumb\|upright=1\|Graham with the Saints in 2012]]▼ ====2010 season==== Graham was ~~drafted~~selected by the [[New Orleans Saints]] in the third round of the [[2010 NFL ~~Draft~~draft]], with the 95th overall selection.<ref name="Listing">{{Cite web \|title=2010 NFL Draft Listing \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/draft.htm \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112010119/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/draft.htm \|archive-date=November 12, 2020 \|access-date=October 11, 2018 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> He signed a four-year, $2.445 million rookie contract on July 28, 2010.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Triplett \|first=Mike \|date=July 29, 2010 \|title=New Orleans Saints agree to terms with veteran quarterback Patrick Ramsey, rookie tight end Jimmy Graham \|url=https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_514e1531-fdb5-52f7-8726-a00f41ca1297.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201123210916/https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_514e1531-fdb5-52f7-8726-a00f41ca1297.html \|archive-date=November 23, 2020 \|access-date=November 3, 2020 \|website=NOLA.com \|language=en}}</ref> In his rookie season in 2010, Graham started in only five games, playing behind veteran tight end [[Jeremy Shockey]].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Varney \|first=James \|date=April 24, 2010 \|title=Jimmy Graham eager to play alongside fellow Hurricane Jeremy Shockey with New Orleans Saints \|url=https://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2010/04/jimmy_graham_eager_to_play_alo.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100427072358/https://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2010/04/jimmy_graham_eager_to_play_alo.html \|archive-date=April 27, 2010 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=NOLA.com}}</ref> In a Week 9 game at the [[Carolina Panthers]], his first NFL game in his home state, Graham caught a 19-yard pass from quarterback [[Drew Brees]] to score his first career NFL touchdown, contributing to a 34–3 victory.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Varney \|first=James \|date=November 8, 2010 \|title=New Orleans Saints' Jimmy Graham scores first TD in return home \|url=https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_caa5b319-d029-5e6b-980c-96c56512c257.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201123210914/https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_caa5b319-d029-5e6b-980c-96c56512c257.html \|archive-date=November 23, 2020 \|access-date=November 3, 2020 \|website=NOLA.com \|language=en}}</ref> On December 19, against the [[Baltimore Ravens]] in Week 15, Graham recorded two receiving touchdowns for his first multi-touchdown game in the 30–24 loss.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Duncan \|first=Jeff \|date=December 20, 2010 \|title=Baltimore Ravens beat the New Orleans Saints 30–24 \|url=https://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2010/12/weather_conditions_shouldnt_be.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012175454/https://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2010/12/weather_conditions_shouldnt_be.html \|archive-date=October 12, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=NOLA.com}}</ref> In Week 16, against the [[Atlanta Falcons]], he scored the go-ahead touchdown late in the 17–14 victory.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons – December 27th, 2010 \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012270atl.htm \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222170045/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012270atl.htm \|archive-date=December 22, 2017 \|access-date=November 23, 2020 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com \|language=en}}</ref> Graham finished the 2010 season with 31 catches for 356 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Jimmy Graham 2010 Game Log \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahJi00.htm \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317231820/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahJi00.htm \|archive-date=March 17, 2018 \|access-date=June 19, 2022 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com \|language=en}}</ref> Graham led all [[National Football Conference]] (NFC) rookie tight ends in major receiving categories.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Rookie Tight End Receiving Leaders In The NFC, 2010 Season \|url=https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/nfl-rookie-tight-end-receiving-yards-leaders-2010-in-the-nfc \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703032304/https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/nfl-rookie-tight-end-receiving-yards-leaders-2010-in-the-nfc \|archive-date=July 3, 2022 \|access-date=June 19, 2022 \|website=StatMuse \|language=en}}</ref> ====2011 season==== Graham started the season with four receptions for 56 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in a 42–34 loss to the [[Green Bay Packers]] on ''[[NBC Thursday Night Football]]''.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Jenkins \|first=Chris \|date=September 8, 2011 \|title=Green Bay Packers outscore New Orleans Saints 42–34 in league opener ~~\|work=The Seattle Times~~ \|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/green-bay-packers-outscore-new-orleans-saints-42-34-in-league-opener-nfl/ \|url-status=live ~~\|access-date=October 12, 2018~~ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012175503/https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/green-bay-packers-outscore-new-orleans-saints-42-34-in-league-opener-nfl/ \|archive-date=October 12, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> In Week 3, a 40–33 victory over the [[Houston Texans]], he had four receptions for 100 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown for his first game reaching the century mark.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Cariello \|first=Dave \|date=September 26, 2011 \|title=Texans 33 @ Saints 40: The View from Section 140 ~~\|work=Canal Street Chronicles~~ \|url=https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2011/9/26/2449215/texans-33-saints-40-the-view-from-section-140/comment/78501940 \|url-status=live ~~\|access-date=October 12, 2018~~ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012215958/https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2011/9/26/2449215/texans-33-saints-40-the-view-from-section-140/comment/78501940 \|archive-date=October 12, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|work=Canal Street Chronicles}}</ref> The next week, he recorded 10 receptions for 132 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in the 23–10 victory over the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Tatum \|first=Doug \|date=October 3, 2011 \|title=Darren Sproles, Jimmy Graham get game balls for strong performances against Jacksonville Jaguars \|url=https://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2011/10/darren_sproles_jimmy_graham_ge.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111010090532/https://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2011/10/darren_sproles_jimmy_graham_ge.html \|archive-date=October 10, 2011 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=NOLA.com}}</ref> In the following game, a 30–27 victory over the Panthers, he recorded eight receptions for 129 yards.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=October 10, 2011 \|title=Saints come back, beat Panthers 30–27 \|url=https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_3a61f580-69ad-564c-978f-14d8cf05b0d9.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201123202427/https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_f1eeb6de-f0eb-5cb1-b09f-08e5c4c73519.html \|archive-date=November 23, 2020 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=The Advocate}}</ref> He recorded his fourth straight game with at least 100 receiving yards in the next game against the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] with seven receptions for 124 receiving yards in the 26–20 loss.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Triplett \|first=Mike \|date=October 18, 2011 \|title=Record-setting New Orleans Saint Jimmy Graham now on foes' radar \|url=https://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2011/10/record-setting_new_orleans_sai.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111020145758/https://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2011/10/record-setting_new_orleans_sai.html \|archive-date=October 20, 2011 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=NOLA.com}}</ref> He recorded six receptions for 54 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the next game against the [[Indianapolis Colts]], a 62–7 victory.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Martel \|first=Brett \|date=October 24, 2011 \|title=Saints Brees by Colts ~~\|work=Herald Bulletin \|agency=Associated Press~~ \|url=http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/colts/saints-brees-by-colts/article_57ca06c0-d1fb-54d4-a152-b809cdd52786.html \|url-status=live ~~\|access-date=October 12, 2018~~ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201123210849/https://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/colts/saints-brees-by-colts/article_57ca06c0-d1fb-54d4-a152-b809cdd52786.html \|archive-date=November 23, 2020 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|work=Herald Bulletin \|agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Overall, in the 2011 season, his first full year as a starter, Graham had 99 receptions for 1,310 receiving yards and 11 receiving touchdowns and made his first [[Pro Bowl]].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Triplett \|first=Mike \|date=December 27, 2011 \|title=Five New Orleans Saints named to Pro Bowl, including first-timers Jimmy Graham and Jermon Bushrod \|url=http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2011/12/drew_brees_jimmy_graham_will_r.html \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107233805/http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2011/12/drew_brees_jimmy_graham_will_r.html \|archive-date=January 7, 2012 \|website=[[The Times-Picayune]]}}</ref> He became the first tight end in Saints history to have more than 1,000 receiving yards in a season.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=New Orleans Saints tight ends with at least 1,000 receiving yards in a single season, NFL history \|url=http://pfref.com/tiny/jeAyh \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200730172148/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny.fcgi?id=jeAyh \|archive-date=July 30, 2020 \|access-date=April 28, 2020 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com \|language=en}}</ref> He set the franchise record for receptions in a season while tying [[Marques Colston]] in 2007 and [[Joe Horn]] in 2004 for the Saints franchise record for touchdowns in a season.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=New Orleans Saints Single-Season Receiving Leaders \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/single-season-receiving.htm \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012053952/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/single-season-receiving.htm \|archive-date=October 12, 2018 \|access-date=October 11, 2018 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> During the Saints' Week 17 win over the Carolina Panthers, Graham broke [[Kellen Winslow]]'s NFL record of 1,290 receiving yards in a season by a tight end. However, the record was broken later that day by [[New England Patriots]] tight end [[Rob Gronkowski]], who finished the season with 1,327 yards.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Florio \|first=Mike \|date=January 1, 2012 \|title=Graham, Gronkowski go back and forth with tight end yardage mark \|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/01/graham-gronkowski-go-back-and-forth-with-tight-end-yardage-mark/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201019103710/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/01/graham-gronkowski-go-back-and-forth-with-tight-end-yardage-mark/ \|archive-date=October 19, 2020 \|access-date=April 28, 2020 \|website=ProFootballTalk \|publisher=[[NBC Sports]] \|language=en-US}}</ref> He was named to the Pro Bowl for the 2011 season.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=2011 NFL Pro Bowlers \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/probowl.htm \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830174119/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/probowl.htm \|archive-date=August 30, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> In addition, he was named a second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press and [[Pro Football Focus]].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=2011 NFL All-Pros \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/allpro.htm \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830185703/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/allpro.htm \|archive-date=August 30, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> The Saints finished with a 13–3 record and won the [[NFC South]].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=2011 New Orleans Saints Statistics & Players \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/2011.htm \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181001184713/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/2011.htm \|archive-date=October 1, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> In the [[2011–12 NFL playoffs#NFC: New Orleans Saints 45, Detroit Lions 28\|Wild Card Round]] against the [[Detroit Lions]], Graham finished with seven receptions for 55 yards and a touchdown in the 45–28 victory.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Dwyre \|first=Bill \|date=January 7, 2012 \|title=Little big men carry Saints past the Lions ~~\|work=Los Angeles Times~~ \|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2012/jan/07/sports/la-sp-lions-saints-20120108 \|url-status=live ~~\|access-date=October 12, 2018~~ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151010134406/http://articles.latimes.com/2012/jan/07/sports/la-sp-lions-saints-20120108 \|archive-date=October 10, 2015 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|work=Los Angeles Times \|issn=0458-3035}}</ref> In the [[2011–12 NFL playoffs#NFC: San Francisco 49ers 36, New Orleans Saints 32\|Divisional Round]] against the [[San Francisco 49ers]], Graham had a fourth-quarter 66-yard touchdown to give the Saints the lead, but the Saints ultimately lost 36–32 on a last-second 49ers touchdown pass. Graham finished with five receptions for 103 yards and two touchdowns in the loss.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Smith \|first=Michael David \|date=January 15, 2012 \|title=NFL playoff classic: 49ers beat Saints after furious final five minutes \|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/14/49ers-beat-saints-after-furious-final-five-minutes/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330205930/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/14/49ers-beat-saints-after-furious-final-five-minutes/ \|archive-date=March 30, 2019 \|access-date=April 28, 2020 \|website=ProFootballTalk \|language=en-US}}</ref> After the season, Graham was ranked 14th overall by his peers in the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2012\|2012]] [[NFL Top 100]] annual player poll, which ranks the 100 best players in the NFL based on votes from NFL players and coaches.<ref>{{Cite web \|title='The Top 100: Players of 2012': Jimmy Graham \|url=http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d82a01370/The-Top-100-Players-of-2012-Jimmy-Graham \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012014603/http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d82a01370/The-Top-100-Players-of-2012-Jimmy-Graham \|archive-date=October 12, 2018 \|access-date=October 11, 2018 \|website=NFL.com}}</ref> ====2012 season==== ▲[[File:Jimmy Graham.JPG\|thumb~~\|upright=1~~\|Graham with the Saints in 2012]] Graham started the 2012 season with three consecutive games with a touchdown, all losses for the Saints.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Jimmy Graham 2012 Game Log (Games 1–3) \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahJi00/gamelog/2012/#32-34-sum:stats \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012053954/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahJi00/gamelog/2012/#32-34-sum:stats \|archive-date=October 12, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> With the touchdown in Week 3, Graham tied a franchise record with Dalton Hilliard and Pierre Thomas for most consecutive regular games with a touchdown with six, dating back to the prior season.<ref name="2020 New Orleans Saints Media Guide">{{Cite web \|title=2020 New Orleans Saints Media Guide \|url=https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/saints/uxpymnpwaqusgrcva5km.pdf \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111195640/https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/saints/uxpymnpwaqusgrcva5km.pdf \|archive-date=January 11, 2021 \|access-date=January 19, 2021 \|website=NFL.com}}</ref> In Week 10, against the Falcons, he had seven receptions for a career-high 146 yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 31–27 victory.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Martel \|first=Brett \|date=November 11, 2012 \|title=Saints End Falcons Unbeaten Run with 31–27 Win \|url=https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/NATL-Saints-End-Falcons-Unbeaten-Run-with-31-27-Win-178693901.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201123202605/https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/natl-saints-end-falcons-unbeaten-run-with-31-27-win/1942141/ \|archive-date=November 23, 2020 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=NBC Southern California}}</ref> For his efforts against the Falcons, he earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=2012 NFL Week 10 Leaders & Scores \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/week_10.htm \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013014321/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/week_10.htm \|archive-date=October 13, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> In the regular season finale against the Panthers, he had nine receptions for 115 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in the 44–38 loss.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=December 30, 2012 \|title=Panthers come from behind to beat Saints 44–38 \|url=https://www.heraldnet.com/sports/panthers-come-from-behind-to-beat-saints-44-38/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013014353/https://www.heraldnet.com/sports/panthers-come-from-behind-to-beat-saints-44-38/ \|archive-date=October 13, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=HeraldNet.com \|agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Overall, Graham' finished the season with 85 receptions for 982 receiving yards and nine receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Jimmy Graham 2012 Game Log \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahJi00/gamelog/2012/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012053954/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahJi00/gamelog/2012/ \|archive-date=October 12, 2018 \|access-date=October 11, 2018 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> ====2013 season==== In Week 2, a 16–14 victory over the Buccaneers, Graham had ten receptions for a career-high 179 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Harris \|first=Terrance \|date=September 15, 2013 \|title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers' revamped secondary falls short late vs. New Orleans Saints \|url=https://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2013/09/the_tampa_bay_buccaneers_revam.html \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012214504/https://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2013/09/the_tampa_bay_buccaneers_revam.html \|archive-date=October 12, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=NOLA.com}}</ref> In the following game, a 31–7 victory over the [[Arizona Cardinals]], he had nine receptions for 134 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=September 22, 2013 \|title=Saints move to 3–0 with 31–7 win over Cards \|url=https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2013/9/22/4759444/saints-cardinals-final-score-drew-brees-jimmy-graham-stats \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012214620/https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2013/9/22/4759444/saints-cardinals-final-score-drew-brees-jimmy-graham-stats \|archive-date=October 12, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=Canal Street Chronicles \|publisher=SB Nation}}</ref> He earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors for his performance against the Cardinals.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Holder \|first=Larry \|date=September 25, 2013 \|title=New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham earns NFC offensive player of the week honors \|url=https://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2013/09/new_orleans_saints_tight_end_j_33.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012214524/https://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2013/09/new_orleans_saints_tight_end_j_33.html \|archive-date=October 12, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=NOLA.com}}</ref> His hot streak continued in the next game against the [[Miami Dolphins]] when he had four receptions for 100 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 38–17 victory.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Holder \|first=Larry \|date=October 1, 2013 \|title=Jimmy Graham Touchdown: Saints TE Leaps Over Dolphins Defenders For Amazing TD (VIDEO) \|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/01/jimmy-graham-touchdown-dolphins-saints-video_n_4020582.html \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928053607/https://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2013/09/new_orleans_saints_tight_end_j_33.html \|archive-date=September 28, 2013 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=HuffPost}}</ref> For his great performances in the month of September, he earned NFC Offensive Player of the Month honors.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Holder \|first=Larry \|date=October 3, 2013 \|title=New Orleans Saints' Jimmy Graham earns NFC Offensive Player of the Month honors \|url=https://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2013/10/new_orleans_saints_jimmy_graha_2.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005001552/https://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2013/10/new_orleans_saints_jimmy_graha_2.html \|archive-date=October 5, 2013 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=NOLA.com}}</ref> He became the Saints first tight end to earn a Player of the Month nomination in franchise history.<ref name="2020 New Orleans Saints Media Guide" /> He recorded his fourth consecutive game with over 100 receiving yards in the 26–18 victory over the [[Chicago Bears]] with ten receptions for 135 receiving yards.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Cwik \|first=Chris \|date=October 6, 2013 \|title=Jimmy Graham a matchup nightmare against Bears ~~\|work=CBSSports.com~~ \|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jimmy-graham-a-matchup-nightmare-against-bears/ \|url-status=live ~~\|access-date=October 12, 2018~~ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013014331/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jimmy-graham-a-matchup-nightmare-against-bears/ \|archive-date=October 13, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|work=CBSSports.com}}</ref> His four consecutive games with at least 100 receiving yards tied an NFL record for tight ends.<ref name="2020 New Orleans Saints Media Guide" /> However, in the next game against the Patriots, he was targeted six times but did not record a reception in the loss.<ref name="FieldYates">{{Cite web \|last=Yates \|first=Field \|date=October 13, 2013 \|title=D succeeds in shutting down Graham \|url=http://www.espn.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4751007/d-succeeds-in-shutting-down-graham \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013014355/https://www.espn.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4751007/d-succeeds-in-shutting-down-graham \|archive-date=October 13, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=ESPN.com}}</ref> He was able to rebound in the next game against the [[Buffalo Bills]] with three receptions for 37 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 35–17 victory.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Oliver \|first=Jon \|date=October 27, 2013 \|title=Saints Hammer Bills 35–17 \|url=https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2013/10/27/5033428/bills-saints-final-score-new-orleans-35-17-drew-brees-record \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012214616/https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2013/10/27/5033428/bills-saints-final-score-new-orleans-35-17-drew-brees-record \|archive-date=October 12, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=Canal Street Chronicles}}</ref> In the following game, a 26–20 loss to the [[New York Jets]], he had nine receptions for 116 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hurcomb \|first=Michael \|date=November 3, 2013 \|title=Jimmy Graham has fourth multi-touchdown game \|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jimmy-graham-has-fourth-multi-touchdown-game/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012214537/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jimmy-graham-has-fourth-multi-touchdown-game/ \|archive-date=October 12, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=CBSSports.com}}</ref> During the second divisional matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, Graham became known for his trademark touchdown celebration where he would [[slam dunk]] the football over the goalpost, a reference to his basketball background. He infamously bent the goalpost celebrating his touchdown against the Falcons.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Mandell \|first=Nina \|date=November 21, 2013 \|title=Jimmy Graham bent the goalpost after scoring a touchdown \|url=http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/11/jimmy-graham-bent-the-goal-post-after-scoring-a-touchdown \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107195905/https://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/11/jimmy-graham-bent-the-goal-post-after-scoring-a-touchdown \|archive-date=November 7, 2020 \|access-date=April 28, 2020 \|website=[[USA Today]]}}</ref> Prior to the [[2014 NFL season\|2014 season]], the NFL banned goalpost dunks and made it punishable as "unsportsmanlike conduct," which results in a penalty and a fine.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Scheets \|first=Gary \|date=March 25, 2014 \|title=What should Jimmy Graham's new touchdown celebration be? \|url=http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/03/what_should_jimmy_grahams_new.html \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140327165844/https://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/03/what_should_jimmy_grahams_new.html \|archive-date=March 27, 2014 \|website=[[The Times-Picayune]]}}</ref> Graham became the first player penalized under the new rule and was fined $30,000 for dunking during the preseason game against the [[Tennessee Titans]] in August 2014.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Breech \|first=John \|date=August 22, 2014 \|title=Report: Saints TE Jimmy Graham fined $30K for goal post dunks \|url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24673620/report-saints-te-jimmy-graham-fined-30k-for-goal-post-dunks \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013093321/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/report-saints-te-jimmy-graham-fined-30k-for-goal-post-dunks/ \|archive-date=October 13, 2018 \|website=[[CBS Sports]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Woodbery \|first=Evan \|date=August 15, 2014 \|title=Jimmy Graham's touchdown celebrations cause rift with Sean Payton \|url=http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/08/jimmy_graham_new_orleans_saint.html \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013014501/https://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/08/jimmy_graham_new_orleans_saint.html \|archive-date=October 13, 2018 \|publisher=[[The Times-Picayune]]}}</ref> On December 8, against the Carolina Panthers, Graham recorded his fifth game with two receiving touchdowns on the season in the 31–13 victory.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=December 9, 2013 \|title=Saints 31, Panthers 13: Drew Brees stars \|url=https://www.dailyfreeman.com/sports/saints-panthers-drew-brees-stars/article_7b77035c-6700-5159-a036-701a35a32992.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013014337/https://www.dailyfreeman.com/sports/saints-panthers-drew-brees-stars/article_7b77035c-6700-5159-a036-701a35a32992.html \|archive-date=October 13, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=Daily Freeman \|agency=Associated Press}}</ref> In the 2013 season, Graham recorded 1,215 receiving yards and led the NFL in receiving touchdowns with 16.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=NFL Receiving Touchdowns Year-by-Year Leaders \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rec_td_year_by_year.htm \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012014621/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rec_td_year_by_year.htm \|archive-date=October 12, 2018 \|access-date=October 11, 2018 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> He received numerous accolades for his successful 2013 season. He was named to the Pro Bowl, earned First Team All-Pro Honors, and was ranked tenth by his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2014]].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Cariello \|first=Dave \|date=December 27, 2013 \|title=Five Saints Named to Pro Bowl \|url=https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2013/12/27/5249728/nfl-pro-bowl-2014-brees-graham-evans-grubbs-jordan \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012214601/https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2013/12/27/5249728/nfl-pro-bowl-2014-brees-graham-evans-grubbs-jordan \|archive-date=October 12, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=Canal Street Chronicles}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=2013 NFL All-Pros \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/allpro.htm \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005175929/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/allpro.htm \|archive-date=October 5, 2020 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=2014 NFL Top 100 \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2014-nfl-top-100.htm \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200407184125/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2014-nfl-top-100.htm \|archive-date=April 7, 2020 \|access-date=November 3, 2020 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com \|language=en}}</ref> The Saints recorded an 11–5 record and made the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=2013 New Orleans Saints Statistics & Players \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/2013.htm \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013014250/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/2013.htm \|archive-date=October 13, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> In the [[2013–14 NFL playoffs#NFC: New Orleans Saints 26, Philadelphia Eagles 24\|Wild Card Round]], a 26–24 victory over the [[Philadelphia Eagles]], Graham had three receptions for 44 receiving yards.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Meeks \|first=David \|date=January 4, 2014 \|title=Saints win 1st playoff game outdoors, in cold vs. Eagles \|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/01/04/nfl-wild-card-new-orleans-saints-philadelphia-eagles-drew-brees/4324679/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180619221041/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/01/04/nfl-wild-card-new-orleans-saints-philadelphia-eagles-drew-brees/4324679/ \|archive-date=June 19, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=USA Today}}</ref> In the [[2013–14 NFL playoffs#NFC: Seattle Seahawks 23, New Orleans Saints 15\|Divisional Round]] against the [[Seattle Seahawks]], he had a single reception for eight yards in the 23–15 loss.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Divisional Round – New Orleans Saints at Seattle Seahawks – January 11th, 2014 \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401110sea.htm \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170804014340/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401110sea.htm \|archive-date=August 4, 2017 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> ====2014 season==== [[File:Jimmy Graham 2014 Pro Bowl.jpg\|thumb~~\|upright=1~~\|Graham catches a pass over [[Miami Dolphins]] cornerback [[Brent Grimes]] in the [[2014 Pro Bowl]]]] Under the terms of the NFL's [[collective bargaining agreement]], Graham became a [[free agent]] after the 2013 season. On February 28, 2014, it was reported that the Saints had placed a non-exclusive [[franchise tag]] on him, meaning that he would be allowed to negotiate and sign an offer sheet with another team; the Saints would then have the right to match that offer sheet and retain Graham, and if they did not, the other team would owe the Saints two first round draft picks. No such competing offer sheet was signed, but negotiations between Graham and the Saints were complicated by disagreement as to whether Graham should be treated for bargaining purposes as a tight end (his official position) or as a wide receiver (where he often lines up during games), since the difference in applicable compensation under the franchise tag is more than $5 million for the year. On July 2, 2014, an arbitrator ruled that Graham was indeed a tight end for franchise tag purposes.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Patra \|first=Kevin \|date=March 1, 2014 \|title=Saints slap Jimmy Graham with non-exclusive tag \|url=~~http~~https://www.nfl.com/news~~/story/0ap2000000330128/article~~/saints-slap-jimmy-graham-with-~~nonexclusive~~non-exclusive-tag-0ap2000000330128 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302003919/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000330128/article/saints-slap-jimmy-graham-with-nonexclusive-tag \|archive-date=March 2, 2014 \|access-date=March 2, 2014 \|website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Vargas \|first=Ramon \|date=March 1, 2014 \|title=Saints will hand franchise tag to Jimmy Graham before Monday deadline, he confirms \|url=http://blogs.theadvocate.com/blackandgold/2014/02/28/saints-will-hand-franchise-tag-to-jimmy-graham-before-monday-espn-reports/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140306081918/http://blogs.theadvocate.com/blackandgold/2014/02/28/saints-will-hand-franchise-tag-to-jimmy-graham-before-monday-espn-reports/ \|archive-date=March 6, 2014 \|access-date=March 2, 2014 \|website=[[The Advocate (Louisiana)\|The Advocate]]}}</ref> Graham appealed the arbitrator's ruling to preserve his position while negotiations continued. On July 15, the last day for a new multiyear contract to be negotiated under league rules, the Saints and Graham agreed on a new four-year deal with $21 million guaranteed and a total value of $40 million over four years, making Graham the highest-paid tight end in the league at the time.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Patra \|first=Kevin \|date=July 15, 2014 \|title=Jimmy Graham, Saints agree to 4-year, $40M contract \|url=~~http~~https://www.nfl.com/news~~/story/0ap2000000365229/article~~/jimmy-graham-saints-agree-to-~~4year~~4-year-40m-contract-0ap2000000365229 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200205034939/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000365229/article/jimmy-graham-saints-agree-to-4year-40m-contract \|archive-date=February 5, 2020 \|access-date=May 1, 2020 \|website=NFL.com \|language=en}}</ref> In Week 2, a 26–24 loss to the [[Cleveland Browns]], he had 10 receptions for 118 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Terrell \|first=Katherine \|date=September 15, 2014 \|title=Saints' Jimmy Graham has 100-yard receiving day, two TDs vs. Browns \|url=https://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/09/jimmy_graham_4.html \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141009032040/https://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/09/jimmy_graham_4.html \|archive-date=October 9, 2014 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=NOLA.com~~\|date=September 15, 2014~~ }}</ref> On November 9, in Week 10 against the 49ers, he had 10 receptions for 76 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 27–24 loss. With the Saints in a 21–10 hole late in the third quarter, Graham scored the first touchdown to pull within four. He scored the second late in the fourth to give the Saints a three-point lead, but the team eventually fell in overtime.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Duke \|first=Tyler \|date=November 9, 2014 \|title=Saints fall to the 49ers 27–24 in OT \|url=https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2014/11/9/7181657/saints-vs-49ers-final-score-new-orleans-falls-to-san-francisco-27-24 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012214603/https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2014/11/9/7181657/saints-vs-49ers-final-score-new-orleans-falls-to-san-francisco-27-24 \|archive-date=October 12, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=Canal Street Chronicles}}</ref> Two weeks later, against the Ravens, he had six receptions for 47 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 34–27 loss.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Martel \|first=Brett \|date=November 4, 2014 \|title=Forsett leads Ravens past Saints, 34–27 \|url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-ravens-saints-tied-at-7-after-first-quarter-2014nov24-story.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013014321/http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-ravens-saints-tied-at-7-after-first-quarter-2014nov24-story.html \|archive-date=October 13, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=The San Diego Union-Tribune}}</ref> In the 2014 season, Graham recorded 85 receptions for 889 receiving yards and ten receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Jimmy Graham 2014 Game Log \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahJi00/gamelog/2014/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012014617/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahJi00/gamelog/2014/ \|archive-date=October 12, 2018 \|access-date=October 11, 2018 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> He was named to the Pro Bowl for the 2014 season and was ranked 31st by his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2015]].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=2014 NFL Pro Bowlers \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/probowl.htm \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180816061701/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/probowl.htm \|archive-date=August 16, 2018 \|access-date=June 19, 2022 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Legwold \|first=Jeff \|date=January 26, 2015 \|title=Jimmy Graham dunks in Pro Bowl \|url=https://6abc.com/sports/jimmy-graham-dunks-in-pro-bowl/490780/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012214555/https://6abc.com/sports/jimmy-graham-dunks-in-pro-bowl/490780/ \|archive-date=October 12, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=6abc Philadelphia}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=2015 NFL Top 100 \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2015-nfl-top-100.htm \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200508061426/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2015-nfl-top-100.htm \|archive-date=May 8, 2020 \|access-date=November 3, 2020 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com \|language=en}}</ref> ===Seattle Seahawks=== [[File:Jimmy Graham 2015.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1\|Graham with the Seahawks in 2015]]▼ ====2015 season==== ▲[[File:Jimmy Graham 2015.jpg\|thumb~~\|upright=1~~\|Graham with the [[Seattle Seahawks]] in 2015]] On March 10, 2015, Graham was traded to the Seahawks for center [[Max Unger]] and the Seahawks' [[Stephone Anthony\|first-round selection]] in the [[2015 NFL ~~Draft~~draft]].<ref name="Trade">{{Cite web \|last=Patra \|first=Kevin \|date=March 10, 2015 \|title=Saints, Seahawks agree to Jimmy Graham trade \|url=~~http~~https://www.nfl.com/news/~~story/0ap3000000477780/article/saints-~~seahawks-~~agree-to~~get-jimmy-graham-~~trade~~from-saints-0ap3000000477780 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150311151923/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000477780/article/saints-seahawks-agree-to-jimmy-graham-trade \|archive-date=March 11, 2015 \|access-date=March 10, 2015 \|website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Farnsworth \|first=Clare \|date=March 10, 2015 \|title=Max Unger exits as Seahawks make trade for Jimmy Graham \|url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/article-1/Max-Unger-exits-as-Seahawks-make-trade-for-Jimmy-Graham/3aa9032a-0f02-4f84-9625-8a34fa5a60c2 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150312173000/http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/article-1/Max-Unger-exits-as-Seahawks-make-trade-for-Jimmy-Graham/3aa9032a-0f02-4f84-9625-8a34fa5a60c2 \|archive-date=March 12, 2015 \|access-date=March 10, 2015 \|website=Seahawks.com}}</ref> Graham wore number #88 in Seattle as number 80 was retired in honor of [[Steve Largent]].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Brown \|first=Larry \|date=March 13, 2015 \|title=Jimmy Graham will wear jersey No. 88 with Seahawks \|url=https://larrybrownsports.com/football/jimmy-graham-jersey-88-seahawks/257319 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160412190500/http://larrybrownsports.com/football/jimmy-graham-jersey-88-seahawks/257319 \|archive-date=April 12, 2016 \|access-date=September 6, 2019 \|website=Larry Brown Sports}}</ref> In his Seahawks debut, he had six receptions for 51 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in the overtime loss to the [[St. Louis Rams]].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Fallstorm \|first=R.B. \|date=September 13, 2015 \|title=Rams answer late, shock Seahawks 34–31 \|url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-rams-answer-late-shock-seahawks-34-31-2015sep13-story.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013014351/http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-rams-answer-late-shock-seahawks-34-31-2015sep13-story.html \|archive-date=October 13, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=The San Diego Union-Tribune}}</ref> Two weeks later, in the 26–0 victory over the Chicago Bears, he had seven receptions for 83 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Jenks \|first=Jayson \|date=September 27, 2015 \|title=Seahawks get Jimmy Graham more involved in win over Bears \|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-get-jimmy-graham-more-involved-in-win-over-bears/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012214630/https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-get-jimmy-graham-more-involved-in-win-over-bears/ \|archive-date=October 12, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=The Seattle Times}}</ref> On October 18, against the Panthers, he had eight receptions for a season-high 140 receiving yards in the 27–23 loss.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Jones \|first=Lindsay H. \|date=October 18, 2015 \|title=Panthers' rivalry with Jimmy Graham reignites in Seattle \|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/panthers/2015/10/18/jimmy-graham-carolina-seattle-seahawks/74199396/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012220042/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/panthers/2015/10/18/jimmy-graham-carolina-seattle-seahawks/74199396/ \|archive-date=October 12, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=USA Today}}</ref> On November 29, Graham suffered a [[Patellar tendon rupture\|torn right patellar tendon]] against the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Condotta \|first=Bob \|date=November 29, 2015 \|title=Update: Seahawks' Jimmy Graham suffers right knee injury vs. Steelers, will miss rest of season \|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-te-jimmy-graham-suffers-right-knee-injury-out-for-rest-of-the-game/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619040008/https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-te-jimmy-graham-suffers-right-knee-injury-out-for-rest-of-the-game/ \|archive-date=June 19, 2022 \|access-date=June 19, 2022 \|website=The Seattle Times \|language=en-US}}</ref> The next day on November 30, Graham was placed on [[injured reserve]].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Bergman \|first=Jeremy \|date=November 29, 2015 \|title=Graham out for season with torn patellar tendon \|url=~~http~~https://www.nfl.com/news~~/story/0ap3000000590879/article~~/graham-out-for-season-with-torn-patellar-tendon-0ap3000000590879 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151202094243/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000590879/article/graham-out-for-season-with-torn-patellar-tendon \|archive-date=December 2, 2015 \|access-date=December 2, 2015 \|website=NFL.com}}</ref> Overall, he finished his first season with the Seahawks with 48 receptions for 605 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Jimmy Graham 2015 Game Log \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahJi00/gamelog/2015/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013014330/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahJi00/gamelog/2015/ \|archive-date=October 13, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> ====2016 season==== In Week 3, Graham had six receptions for 100 receiving yards in the 37–18 victory over the 49ers.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Booth \|first=Tim \|date=September 26, 2016 \|title=Jimmy Graham shows he's back in Seahawks' romp of 49ers \|url=http://komonews.com/sports/seahawks/jimmy-graham-shows-hes-back-in-seahawks-romp-of-49ers \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013014442/https://komonews.com/sports/seahawks/jimmy-graham-shows-hes-back-in-seahawks-romp-of-49ers \|archive-date=October 13, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=KOMO News}}</ref> He followed that up with six receptions for 113 yards in the 27–17 victory over the Jets.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Beach \|first=Jerry \|date=October 3, 2016 \|title=Seattle Seahawks' Jimmy Graham provides healthy option for Russell Wilson \|url=https://www.upi.com/Seattle-Seahawks-Jimmy-Graham-provides-healthy-option-for-Russell-Wilson/4901475508041/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012214441/https://www.upi.com/Seattle-Seahawks-Jimmy-Graham-provides-healthy-option-for-Russell-Wilson/4901475508041/ \|archive-date=October 12, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=[[United Press International]]}}</ref> On November 7, against the Bills, he had eight receptions for 103 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 31–25 victory.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=November 7, 2016 \|title=Jimmy Graham catches two TDs, Seahawks hold off Bills 31–25 \|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/ct-nfl-mnf-bills-seahawks-spt-20161107-story.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013014312/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/ct-nfl-mnf-bills-seahawks-spt-20161107-story.html \|archive-date=October 13, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=Chicago Tribune}}</ref> In the 2016 season, Graham finished the season with 923 receiving yards, 65 receptions, and six receiving touchdowns. He was selected to his first Pro Bowl as a member of the Seahawks.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Jimmy Graham 2016 Game Log \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahJi00/gamelog/2016/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012014604/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahJi00/gamelog/2016/ \|archive-date=October 12, 2018 \|access-date=October 11, 2018 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> The Seahawks finished 10–5–1 and won the [[NFC West]].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=2016 Seattle Seahawks Statistics & Players \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sea/2016.htm \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170804014234/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sea/2016.htm \|archive-date=August 4, 2017 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> In the [[2016–17 NFL playoffs#NFC: Seattle Seahawks 26, Detroit Lions 6\|Wild Card Round]] 26–6 victory over the Lions, he had three receptions for 37 receiving yards.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Lake \|first=David \|date=January 8, 2017 \|title=TE Graham, Seattle Seahawks Move on in NFL Playoffs ~~\|work=CBSSports.com~~ \|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/te-graham-seattle-seahawks-move-on-in-nfl-playoffs/ \|url-status=live ~~\|access-date=October 12, 2018~~ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012214518/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/te-graham-seattle-seahawks-move-on-in-nfl-playoffs/ \|archive-date=October 12, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|work=CBSSports.com}}</ref> In the [[2016–17 NFL playoffs#NFC: Atlanta Falcons 36, Seattle Seahawks 20\|Divisional Round]] against the Falcons, he had three receptions for 22 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in the 36–20 loss.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Divisional Round – Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons – January 14th, 2017 \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701140atl.htm \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802182836/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701140atl.htm \|archive-date=August 2, 2017 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> ====2017 season==== Graham started the 2017 season off with only nine receiving yards on four receptions combined in the first two games against the [[Green Bay Packers]] and 49ers, but he recorded 11 receptions for 133 receiving yards in the two games after against the Titans and Colts.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Jimmy Graham 2017 Game Log (Weeks 1–2) \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahJi00/gamelog/2017/#106-107-sum:stats \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012214553/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahJi00/gamelog/2017/#106-107-sum:stats \|archive-date=October 12, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Jimmy Graham 2017 Game Log (Weeks 3–4) \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahJi00/gamelog/2017/#108-109-sum:stats \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012214553/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahJi00/gamelog/2017/#108-109-sum:stats \|archive-date=October 12, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> In the next game against the [[Los Angeles Rams]], he scored his first touchdown of the season in the 16–10 victory.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Condotta \|first=Bob \|date=October 8, 2017 \|title=Seahawks notebook: Jimmy Graham shows off his potential, Seattle still searching for running game and more ~~\|work=The Seattle Times~~ \|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-notebook-jimmy-grahams-touchdown-shows-the-tight-ends-great-potential/ \|url-status=live ~~\|access-date=October 12, 2018~~ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012214633/https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-notebook-jimmy-grahams-touchdown-shows-the-tight-ends-great-potential/ \|archive-date=October 12, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> In the next game against the [[New York Giants]], he found the endzone again as part of a 51-yard performance in the 24–7 victory.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Patton \|first=Andy \|date=October 24, 2017 \|title=Pete Carroll praises Jimmy Graham after roller coaster game ~~\|work=USA Today~~ \|url=https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/2017/10/24/pete-carroll-praises-jimmy-graham-after-roller-coaster-game/ \|url-status=live ~~\|access-date=October 12, 2018~~ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013014250/https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/2017/10/24/pete-carroll-praises-jimmy-graham-after-roller-coaster-game/ \|archive-date=October 13, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|work=USA Today}}</ref> In the following game, a 41–38 victory over the Texans, he recorded two receiving touchdowns in the 41–38 victory. The second touchdown was a go-ahead touchdown with 21 seconds remaining to put the Seahawks on top.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Mathews \|first=Liz \|date=October 30, 2017 \|title=TE Jimmy Graham proves his worth in Sunday's win over Texans ~~\|work=USA Today~~ \|url=https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/2017/10/30/tight-end-jimmy-graham-proves-his-worth-in-sundays-win-over-texans/ \|url-status=live ~~\|access-date=October 12, 2018~~ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012214612/https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/2017/10/30/tight-end-jimmy-graham-proves-his-worth-in-sundays-win-over-texans/ \|archive-date=October 12, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|work=USA Today}}</ref> On November 9, against the Cardinals, he recorded two receiving touchdowns in the 22–16 victory.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Justik \|first=Danny \|date=November 10, 2017 \|title=Seahawks defeat the Cardinals 22–16 in sloppy TNF game ~~\|work=Yahoo! Sports~~ \|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/seahawks-defeat-cardinals-22-16-050542045.html \|url-status=live ~~\|access-date=October 12, 2018~~ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012214500/https://sports.yahoo.com/seahawks-defeat-cardinals-22-16-050542045.html \|archive-date=October 12, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|work=Yahoo! Sports}}</ref> On December 19, 2017, Graham was named to his fifth Pro Bowl.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=December 19, 2017 \|title=NFL announces 2018 Pro Bowl rosters \|url=~~http~~https://www.nfl.com/news/~~story/0ap3000000895772/article/nfl~~updated-~~announces~~player-rosters-for-2018-pro-bowl-~~rosters~~in-orlando-0ap3000000895772 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171220125215/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000895772/article/nfl-announces-2018-pro-bowl-rosters \|archive-date=December 20, 2017 \|access-date=December 26, 2017 \|website=[[National Football League\|NFL.com]]}}</ref> Overall, he finished the 2017 season with 57 receptions for 520 receiving yards and ten receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Jimmy Graham 2017 Game Log \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahJi00/gamelog/2017/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012214553/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahJi00/gamelog/2017/ \|archive-date=October 12, 2018 \|access-date=October 12, 2018 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> Graham's ten receiving touchdowns set a Seahawks franchise record for a tight end in a single season. He broke the mark formerly held by [[Jerramy Stevens]].<ref name="SEATE" /> He was ranked 89th by his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2018]].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=2018 NFL Top 100 \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2018-nfl-top-100.htm \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201104205316/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2018-nfl-top-100.htm \|archive-date=November 4, 2020 \|access-date=November 3, 2020 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com \|language=en}}</ref> ===Green Bay Packers=== ====2018 season==== [[File:Jimmy Graham 2018.jpg\|thumb~~\|upright=1~~\|Graham with the [[Green Bay Packers]] in 2018]] On March 16, 2018, Graham signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Packers.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Knoblauch \|first=Austin \|date=March 13, 2018 \|title=Packers to sign Jimmy Graham, cutting Jordy Nelson \|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000920994/article/jimmy-graham-expected-to-sign-with-green-bay-packers \|url-status=~~live~~dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501114737/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000920994/article/jimmy-graham-expected-to-sign-with-green-bay-packers \|archive-date=May 1, 2019 \|access-date=September 19, 2019 \|website=[[National Football League\|NFL.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=March 16, 2018 \|title=Packers sign TE Jimmy Graham \|url=http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/Packers-sign-TE-Jimmy-Graham/6307c8d7-8608-4538-9c56-927681f91682 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317010517/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/Packers-sign-TE-Jimmy-Graham/6307c8d7-8608-4538-9c56-927681f91682 \|archive-date=March 17, 2018 \|website=[[Green Bay Packers]]}}</ref> In the 2018 season, Graham was in a position group with fellow tight ends [[Lance Kendricks]], [[Marcedes Lewis]], and [[Robert Tonyan]].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=2018 Green Bay Packers Statistics & Players \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/2018.htm \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190107110500/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/2018.htm \|archive-date=January 7, 2019 \|access-date=December 31, 2018 \|website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]}}</ref> On September 30, 2018, in a game against the Bills, Graham caught his first touchdown as a member of the Packers, a one-yard pass from quarterback [[Aaron Rodgers]], which was also his 70th career touchdown reception.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Wepfer \|first=Jack \|date=September 30, 2018 \|title=Watch: Packers TE Jimmy Graham scores first TD against Bills ~~\|work=[[USA Today]]~~ \|url=https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2018/09/30/watch-packers-te-jimmy-graham-scores-first-td-against-bills/ \|url-status=live ~~\|access-date=October 11, 2018~~ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012053939/https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2018/09/30/watch-packers-te-jimmy-graham-scores-first-td-against-bills/ \|archive-date=October 12, 2018 \|access-date=October 11, 2018 \|work=[[USA Today]]}}</ref> On October 15, 2018, against the 49ers, Graham had five receptions for 104 yards, which was his first 100 receiving yard game since Week 8 of the 2016 NFL season.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=October 15, 2018 \|title=Jimmy Graham had 104 receiving yards at home against the 49ers today. \|url=https://www.statmuse.com/musings/jimmy-graham-had-104-receiving-yards-at-home-against-the-49ers-today-8b9351a0 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328165243/https://www.statmuse.com/musings/jimmy-graham-had-104-receiving-yards-at-home-against-the-49ers-today-8b9351a0 \|archive-date=March 28, 2019 \|access-date=December 6, 2018 \|website=StatMuse}}</ref> Graham caught his second touchdown of the season on November 4, 2018, against the Patriots.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Jones \|first=Brian \|date=November 4, 2018 \|title=Aaron Rodgers throws TD pass to Jimmy Graham vs. Patriots \|url=https://247sports.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/Article/Aaron-Rodgers-Jimmy-Graham-touchdown-Patriots--124277529/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201123210916/https://247sports.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/Article/Aaron-Rodgers-Jimmy-Graham-touchdown-Patriots--124277529/ \|archive-date=November 23, 2020 \|access-date=December 6, 2018 \|website=[[247Sports.com]]}}</ref> Overall, he finished the 2018 season with 55 receptions for 636 receiving yards and two touchdowns with 12 starts.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=December 31, 2018 \|title=Packers' Jimmy Graham: Modest output in first year as Packer \|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/packers-jimmy-graham-modest-output-in-first-year-as-packer/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101051703/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/packers-jimmy-graham-modest-output-in-first-year-as-packer/ \|archive-date=January 1, 2019 \|access-date=December 31, 2018 \|website=[[CBSSports.com]]}}</ref> ====2019 season==== Line 258 ⟶ 256: ====2021 season==== On November 25, 2021, Graham caught his first touchdown of the year on a 17-yard pass from [[Andy Dalton]]. The touchdown proved to be the only touchdown for the Bears in a 16–14 victory over the Lions.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=November 29, 2021 \|title=Bears' Jimmy Graham Scored His First Touchdown For Season Against Detroit, Hopes To Get A Super Bowl Ring Before His Career Is Up \|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/bears-jimmy-graham-super-bowl-ring/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619034713/https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/bears-jimmy-graham-super-bowl-ring/ \|archive-date=June 19, 2022 \|access-date=June 19, 2022 \|website=CBS -– Chicago \|language=en-US}}</ref> In the 2021 season, Graham appeared in 15 games, of which he started six, and recorded 14 receptions for 167 yards and three touchdowns. Part of Graham's lessened usage was the emergence of Kmet as the primary tight end.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Jimmy Graham 2021 Game Log \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahJi00/gamelog/2021/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703032320/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahJi00/gamelog/2021/ \|archive-date=July 3, 2022 \|access-date=June 19, 2022 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=2021 Chicago Bears Statistics & Players \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/chi/2021.htm \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619035104/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/chi/2021.htm \|archive-date=June 19, 2022 \|access-date=June 19, 2022 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com \|language=en}}</ref> === New Orleans Saints (second stint) === On July 25, 2023, Graham signed a one-year deal with the Saints after spending the 2022 season out of football.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Patra \|first=Kevin \|date=July 25, 2023 \|title=Jimmy Graham returns to Saints on one-year deal \|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jimmy-graham-returns-to-saints-on-one-year-deal \|access-date=~~2023-07-~~July 25, 2023 \|website=NFL.com \|language=en-US}}</ref> Prior to their second preseason game against the [[Los Angeles Chargers]], Graham was arrested on August 18, 2023, in Newport Beach, California, on suspicion of being under the influence of narcotics and obstructing a police officer. It was later revealed that Graham was disoriented and experiencing a medical episode, which team doctors suspect was caused by a seizure. As a result, the charges against Graham were dropped and he was released from the hospital the following morning.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Terrell \|first=Katherine \|date=~~2023-08-~~August 19, 2023 \|title=Saints say medical episode led to Graham arrest \|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38221254/medical-episode-led-arrest-tight-end-jimmy-graham \|access-date=~~2023-09-~~September 25, 2023 \|website=ESPN.com \|language=en}}</ref> On September 24, 2023, Graham caught his first reception in 21 months on an 8-yard touchdown pass from [[Derek Carr]] in an ~~18-17~~18–17 loss to the Packers.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Smith \|first=Michael David \|date=~~2023-09-~~September 24, 2023 \|title=Jimmy Graham scores his first touchdown in 21 months \|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jimmy-graham-scores-his-first-touchdown-in-21-months \|access-date=~~2023-09-~~September 25, 2023 \|website=NBC Sports \|language=en-US}}</ref> Graham celebrated this touchdown with a [[Lambeau Leap]], and was welcomed by fans of his former team.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Boston \|first=Freddie \|date=~~2023-09-~~September 24, 2023 \|title=Packers fans let Jimmy Graham get away with mocking Lambeau Leap \|url=https://lombardiave.com/posts/packers-jimmy-graham-mocking-lambeau-leap-01hb43dp5j78 \|access-date=~~2023-09-25~~January 23, 2024 \|website=Lombardi Ave \|language=en-US}}</ref> Graham appeared in 13 games and made two starts in the 2023 season. He had four receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Jimmy Graham 2023 Game Log \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahJi00/gamelog/2023/ \|access-date=January 22, 2024 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> ==NFL career statistics== Line 325 ⟶ 323: \| 15 \|\| 6 \|\| 14 \|\| 167 \|\| 11.9 \|\| 28 \|\| 3 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|- ! [[2023 NFL season\|2023]] \|\| [[2023 New Orleans Saints season\|NO]] \| 13 \|\| 2 \|\| 6 \|\| 39 \|\| 6.5 \|\| 12 \|\| 4 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 ~~![[New Orleans Saints\|NO]]~~ ~~\|13~~ \|2 \|6 ~~\|39~~ ~~\|6.5~~ ~~\|12~~ \|4 \|0 \|0 \|- ! colspan="2" \| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahJi00.htm Total] \|\| 197 \|\| 134 \|\| 719 \|\| 8,545 \|\| 11.9 \|\| 59 \|\| 89 \|\| 9 \|\| 5 Line 376 ⟶ 365: Graham is a pilot and became co-chairman, along with [[aerobatic]] champion [[Sean D. Tucker]], of the [[Experimental Aircraft Association]] (EAA) [[Young Eagles]] program in July 2018, which introduces children between the ages of 8 and 17 to [[general aviation]].<ref>{{Cite web \|date=July 25, 2018 \|title=Jimmy Graham Announced as Young Eagles Co-Chairman \|url=https://www.eaa.org/en/airventure/eaa-airventure-news-and-multimedia/eaa-airventure-news/eaa-airventure-oshkosh/07-25-2018-jimmy-graham-announced-as-young-eagles-co-chairman \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190825214017/https://www.eaa.org/en/airventure/eaa-airventure-news-and-multimedia/eaa-airventure-news/eaa-airventure-oshkosh/07-25-2018-jimmy-graham-announced-as-young-eagles-co-chairman \|archive-date=August 25, 2019 \|access-date=August 25, 2019 \|website=EAA.org}}</ref> In May 2023, Graham was hit by a car while bicycling in [[Miami]], suffering a laceration on his calf that required stitches. According to friend [[A. J. Hawk]], Graham stated that he did "more damage to the car than the car did to him."<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Taylor \|first=Ryan \|date=~~2023-05-~~May 11, 2023 \|title=Ex-Bears' Jimmy Graham reportedly hit by a car while bicycling \|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ex-bears-jimmy-graham-reportedly-020610021.html \|access-date=~~2023-07-~~July 26, 2023 \|website=Yahoo! Sports \|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine \|last=Fisher \|first=Mike \|date=May 12, 2023 \|title=Seahawks Ex Jimmy Graham Injured in Car Accident \|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/news/seattle-seahawks-jimmy-graham-injured-and-scarred-car-accident-pat-mcafee-bike \|access-date=~~2023-07-~~July 26, 2023 \|magazine=Sports Illustrated \|language=en}}</ref> On August 19, 2023, Graham was taken into custody in [[Newport Beach, California]] reportedly due to a medical condition related to seizures.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Terrell \|first=Katherine \|date=August 19, 2023 \|title=Saints: Graham detained after medical episode \|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38221254/saints-te-jimmy-graham-detained-experiencing-medical-episode \|access-date=~~2023-08-~~August 20, 2023 \|website=ESPN.com}}</ref> ==References== Line 385 ⟶ 374: ==External links== {{Commons category}} {{Footballstats \|nfl=jimmy-graham\|espn=13232\|yahoo=24070\|pfr=GrahJi00}} [https://thejimmygraham.com/ Official website] [https://www.chicagobears.com/team/players-roster/jimmy-graham/ Chicago Bears bio] [https://web.archive.org/web/20140730175918/http://www.hurricanesports.com/viewarticle.dbml?atclid=205558454 Miami Hurricanes bio] ~~{{New Orleans Saints roster navbox}}~~ {{Saints2010DraftPicks}} {{NFL receiving touchdown leaders}} Line 397 ⟶ 383: [[Category:1986 births]] [[Category:Living people]] ~~[[Category:African-American players of American football]]~~ [[Category:Players of American football from North Carolina]] [[Category:Sportspeople from Goldsboro, North Carolina]]