Jimmy Graham Responds to Reports of His Release From the Packers on Twitter
By Jack Murphy
NFL insider Adam Schefter reported on Wednesday night that the Green Bay Packers will be releasing veteran tight end Jimmy Graham on Thursday and he will become a free agent immediately. It seems like it's no longer a report after we got a response from the man himself.
Graham took to Twitter to respond to the news regarding his future and seemed grateful for the opportunity he had with the Packers. He had a king message and posted a gif along with it.
The last 2 years have certainly been interesting! A lot of memories, friendships and humbling moments that I will carry with me into the next opportunity. Thank you for the support during our exciting run this year toward that ever so elusive ring. ✌? pic.twitter.com/7tQf7eQtzC
— Jimmy Graham (@TheJimmyGraham) March 11, 2020
Who's going to take a flyer on him next?
After a tenure with the New Orleans Saints where he was considered the best tight end in the league for a few years, Graham has never been able to return to the same form. He had a couple of notable moments in Seattle, but his stint in Green Bay was a colossal disappointment.
Many people thought that Graham could once again live up to his Pro Bowl potential playing alongside former MVP Aaron Rodgers, but that was far from the case as he recorded just 1,083 yards and five touchdowns the past two seasons.
Jimmy Graham caught five TDs over the last two seasons with the Packers.
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) March 11, 2020
Imagine what he could do with an elite QB.
(Am I doing this right, @benbbaldwin?)
We'll see where he lands next, but if he couldn't catch on in a big way with Rodgers or Russell Wilson, it's unlikely he'll be able to rediscover himself elsewhere.