Back to the Top News Newsfeed

Jimmy Graham Reveals He Would've Retired from NFL If Saints Hadn't Offered Contract

Jimmy Graham had one destination on his mind this offseason—New Orleans.

The five-time Pro Bowler spent the first five seasons of his career with the Saints and knew that was where he wanted to end his career. He decided to hold out for an offer, and after a year away from the gridiron, he found his way home.

"I had a couple of teams that were reaching out, all teams that made the playoffs," Graham said (via Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com). "I just couldn't see myself wearing another jersey again. I just wanted, hopefully, if there was ever another opportunity to come back home, to make it happen.