Wow: the New Orleans Saints shook their fanbase — and many outside observers on social media — by announcing a one-year deal with tight end Jimmy Graham on Tuesday, just before the start of training camp. Graham rose to prominence with the Saints early in his career but had a falling-out with head coach Sean Payton that led to him being traded away in 2015. After sitting out of football in 2022, he’s returned to compete for a spot on their roster.
Reactions were varied, but largely celebratory. Here’s what everyone is saying in the wake of this unexpected news: