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Jimmy Graham isn't satisfied with the NFL's ruling.

The New Orleans Saints star has appealed the league's arbitration decision that he is a tight end for franchise tag purposes, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday, per a source with knowledge of the situation. Graham wishes to be considered a wide receiver.


Graham filed the appeal hours before the Monday night deadline. A three-member appeals panel will oversee the case under the rules of the collective bargaining agreement.

Arbitrator Stephen Burbank ruled earlier this month that Graham is indeed a tight end. Under the franchise tag for the position, Graham would make $7.053 million in 2014, compared to $12.3 million for receivers. Graham had filed a grievance arguing that he should be designated as a wide receiver because he spent more time out wide and in the slot than at the line of scrimmage.

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Utah_Saint

Just when we thought it was over...

AliJee

Ikr... I was thinking the same thing, well we still have time to sign him till tomorrow!

jnormand

All the confidence a long term deal would get done just got crushed.

I thought the initial arbitration was a little ridiculous given that he IS a TE and shouldn't have had to have all that for him to be deemed so. But to appeal the arbitrators decision? That's just foolish.

papz

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Saints and franchise player Jimmy Graham are "closing in" on a deal that would make Graham the highest-paid tight end in league history.

Reports of a long-term deal have been seconded by FOX Sports and Profootballtalk. The sides have until Tuesday to finalize a long-term agreement. If talks fall apart, Graham would be forced to play out 2014 under the tight-end franchise tag (though he's appealed his tag as a tight end). Graham will blow by the $16 million guaranteed — the most for any current tight end — Dennis Pitta and Jared Cook earned in their recent deals.

Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

Well... this is a little awkward.

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege.

All little common sense goes a long way.

|Mitch|

SmashMouth

jnormand

Lol. This is getting crazy! Maybe Mickey and Jimmy are waiting to the last second just to mess with everyone.

ChrisXVI

That is how Mickey typically does these things... I love the guy but damn he stresses me out with this stuff LOL.

RaginCajun83

A deal will get done, this move was the only leverage left for Graham's agent to try at the 12 mil