Jimmy Graham bids farewell to Seattle, 12s: 'I am humbled'
After three years in Seattle, former All-Pro tight end Jimmy Graham has jumped to the Green Bay Packers. Friday, Graham bade farewell to Seattle in a heartfelt social media post.
— Jimmy Graham (@TheJimmyGraham) March 16, 2018
“It’s been an amazing journey,” Graham wrote. “There have been some amazing highs and some crushing lows. After the debilitating knee injury, when I didn’t know if I’d ever play again, the loyalty shown by everyone in this great organization and community to get me back was extraordinary. I cannot thank you enough.”
After a marquee run in New Orleans, Graham signed with Seattle to start the 2015 season. Initially, he was less-than-impressive, notching only two touchdowns and 605 yards in 11 games his initial season. But he improved steadily, to the point that he became a key short-yardage scoring option in 2017, scoring 10 touchdowns on a career-low 9.1 yards per reception. He won Pro Bowl honors his last two years in Seattle.
Graham gives the Packers an instant scoring upgrade; his 69 touchdowns in his eight-year career are the third-most over that timespan, behind only Dez Bryant and Rob Gronkowski. Green Bay got only two touchdowns from its tight end position last season, meaning Aaron Rodgers has a welcome new scoring threat in his arsenal.
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Jay Busbee is a writer for Yahoo Sports. Contact him at jay.busbee@yahoo.com or find him on Twitter or on Facebook.
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