Jimmy Graham returned to the Caesars Superdome in Sunday night’s New Orleans Saints preseason game against the Houston Texans, capping an early possession with his first touchdown catch as a Saint in years. That immediately followed a 25-yard reception down the seam.
Sure, it’s just an exhibition game. But we’ll take it. Graham had a great relationship with fans prior to his trade back in 2015 and he’s expressed a ton of happiness and gratitude that he’ll be able to end his pro football career where it began.
Here’s what fans, former teammates, and media analysts are saying about Graham after his big play:
Love seeing Jimmy G back in the Dome!
— Thomas Morstead (@thomasmorstead) August 28, 2023
Lol Saints used a switch release to get Graham matched up on a 5’11 CB https://t.co/AoDDVnn62F
— Ted Nguyen (@FB_FilmAnalysis) August 28, 2023
Oh wow. Jimmy Graham just turned it back to 2013. 😳 pic.twitter.com/1WHNigrem9
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) August 28, 2023
And now Jimmy Graham comes down with a TD grab to tie the game. Just like the old days in the Superdome.
pic.twitter.com/yHhrtsfh8O https://t.co/NIPm8DmMbf
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) August 28, 2023
Jimmy Graham pic.twitter.com/oLFDaDofu7
— Evan Saacks (College World Series Champion) (@evansaacks) August 28, 2023
JIMMY GRAHAM’S STILL GOT IT
— Chris Rosvoglou (@RosvoglouReport) August 28, 2023
If Jimmy Graham needed to show the Saints anything tonight to secure his roster spot — well, that was the kind of play that you bring Jimmy Graham in to make.
— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) August 28, 2023
Jimmy Graham still got?
Jimmy Graham still got it.#Saints carrying 4 TEs into the season.
— RevDeuce (@RevDeuceWindham) August 28, 2023
Too big. Too strong. That’s there all day in the red zone for Graham. Gonna be fun to watch again. #whodat⚜️
— stan verrett (@stanverrett) August 28, 2023
Jimmy Graham was so fired up after that last big catch that he almost knocked over Dennis Allen on the sideline when he came over to congratulate him.
— Jeff Duncan (@JeffDuncan_) August 28, 2023
That's all I needed from tonight man. I can go to sleep happy. JIMMY GRAHAM BACK!
— Jono Barnes (@JonoBarnes) August 28, 2023
Jameis TD pass to Graham, who posted up and boxed out and made a defender look about 4 feet tall. Then, faked like he was gonna dunk the goalpost
— John DeShazier (@JohnDeShazier) August 28, 2023
Turn Back the Clock Night at the Dome, brought to you by Jimmy Graham
— Luke Johnson (@ByLukeJohnson) August 28, 2023
Jimmy Graham catch in the Superdome , it was all worth it
— Patrick Claybon (@PatrickClaybon) August 28, 2023
That Jimmy Graham TD pic.twitter.com/u35c10nROh
— David Fisher (@Fish_TBW) August 28, 2023
We’re fairly certain that Jimmy Graham does not age 👴 pic.twitter.com/MY6dyN7QIw
— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) August 28, 2023
Greg Olsen in the booth watching Jimmy Graham turn back the clock there pic.twitter.com/xZR4PdMAtM
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) August 28, 2023
Jimmy Graham is BACK pic.twitter.com/fOp1IZJ3n7
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) August 28, 2023
Jimmy Graham Saints TD. We've officially dialed back the clock:pic.twitter.com/sM4pvgkyRE
— Underdog NFL (@Underdog__NFL) August 28, 2023
Carr is absolutely gonna love Jimmy Graham in the red zone this season. Never thought I’d be saying that in 2023.
— Logan Graffia (@thesoulman57) August 28, 2023
JIMMY GRAHAM CANNOT BE GUARDED. YOU CAN’T TEACH HEIGHT
— Trace (@yfntrace) August 28, 2023
