Saints Trade Graham to the Seahawks

rezburna · 03-10-2015, 02:49 PM

The Saints have called around and are open to shopping many of their players, a source tells Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (on Twitter). Surprisingly, that list includes star tight end Jimmy Graham.

Graham’s 2015 salary became guaranteed on the third day of the waiver period, which fell on February 4th. Now, after counting for just $4MM against New Orleans’ cap in 2014, the tight end’s cap number has jumped to $11MM for the coming year. The Saints, of course, are tight against the cap this offseason and have been making some tough choices regarding their veteran players. Dealing Graham would be the most surprising move of all, however.

Less than a year ago, Graham ended an uncomfortable stalemate with the Saints by agreeing to a four-year, $40MM deal. The deal includes another $9MM in 2016 and $10MM in 2017, meaning the annual cap hits going forward are $11MM, $12MM, and $13MM, respectively.

Graham was been the league’s most consistent and productive tight end from 2011 through 2013, averaging 90 receptions, 1,169 yards, and 12 touchdowns per season during that span. Last season, he continued the trend with 85 catches for 889 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Saints Open To Trading Jimmy Graham - NFL Rumors - ProFootballRumors.com

papz · 03-10-2015, 02:50 PM

@JayGlazer: The Saints and Seahawks are trying to finalize trade Jimmy Graham and a 4th rounder for Max Unger and Seattle first rounder

brees84 · 03-10-2015, 02:50 PM

#Saints have a deal. They’re working out the logistics of sending TE Jimmy Graham & 4th to #Seahawks for Unger & 1st (@JayGlazer noted 1st)

brees84 · 03-10-2015, 02:52 PM

Oh boy, maybe I'm crazy but I don't hate this move.

dizzle88 · 03-10-2015, 02:52 PM

Nola.com are also reporting it!

Another first round pick would be very valuable to us.

I'm pretty happy with this, our offense functions well when Brees isn't forcing passes to Graham.

billyt81 · 03-10-2015, 02:53 PM

YAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!! I didn't like cheering for this guy. This paves the way for Amari Cooper.

frydaddy · 03-10-2015, 02:54 PM

:-O !

frydaddy · 03-10-2015, 02:59 PM

Beefing up the O-line AND more flexibility in the draft! Jimmy I loved you man, but I think this is a good move.. Rob Housler anyone? Pass catching tight end who runs a 4.4. Arians' scheme calls for a blocking TE so he didn't shine in AZ but I'll bet Sean could get the best out of him.

papz · 03-10-2015, 02:53 PM

Holy @#%... I think this is happening for real.

|Mitch| · 03-10-2015, 02:54 PM

Jimmy Graham has been traded to the Seahawks!

03-10-2015, 02:49 PM	#1
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,999	Saints Trade Graham to the Seahawks The Saints have called around and are open to shopping many of their players, a source tells Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (on Twitter). Surprisingly, that list includes star tight end Jimmy Graham. Graham’s 2015 salary became guaranteed on the third day of the waiver period, which fell on February 4th. Now, after counting for just $4MM against New Orleans’ cap in 2014, the tight end’s cap number has jumped to $11MM for the coming year. The Saints, of course, are tight against the cap this offseason and have been making some tough choices regarding their veteran players. Dealing Graham would be the most surprising move of all, however. Less than a year ago, Graham ended an uncomfortable stalemate with the Saints by agreeing to a four-year, $40MM deal. The deal includes another $9MM in 2016 and $10MM in 2017, meaning the annual cap hits going forward are $11MM, $12MM, and $13MM, respectively. Graham was been the league’s most consistent and productive tight end from 2011 through 2013, averaging 90 receptions, 1,169 yards, and 12 touchdowns per season during that span. Last season, he continued the trend with 85 catches for 889 yards and 10 touchdowns. Saints Open To Trading Jimmy Graham - NFL Rumors - ProFootballRumors.com Attached Thumbnails
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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	Re: Saints Shopping Graham (BR) @JayGlazer: The Saints and Seahawks are trying to finalize trade Jimmy Graham and a 4th rounder for Max Unger and Seattle first rounder Halo and rezburna like this.

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brees84 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,015	Re: Saints Shopping Graham (BR) #Saints have a deal. They’re working out the logistics of sending TE Jimmy Graham & 4th to #Seahawks for Unger & 1st (@JayGlazer noted 1st) spkb25 and foreverfan like this.
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03-10-2015, 02:52 PM	#4
brees84 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,015	Re: Saints Shopping Graham (BR) Oh boy, maybe I'm crazy but I don't hate this move. Halo, foreverfan, Ashley and 6 others like this.
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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,518	Re: Saints Shopping Graham (BR) Nola.com are also reporting it! Another first round pick would be very valuable to us. I'm pretty happy with this, our offense functions well when Brees isn't forcing passes to Graham.

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billyt81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Metairie Posts: 1,129	Re: Saints Shopping Graham (BR) YAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!! I didn't like cheering for this guy. This paves the way for Amari Cooper. Exxcalibur and shawnkytonk like this.

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frydaddy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lafayette Posts: 1,952 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints Shopping Graham (BR) :-O !

03-10-2015, 02:59 PM	#8
frydaddy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lafayette Posts: 1,952 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints Shopping Graham (BR) ??? Beefing up the O-line AND more flexibility in the draft! Jimmy I loved you man, but I think this is a good move.. Rob Housler anyone? Pass catching tight end who runs a 4.4. Arians' scheme calls for a blocking TE so he didn't shine in AZ but I'll bet Sean could get the best out of him. spkb25 likes this.

03-10-2015, 02:53 PM	#9
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	Re: Saints Shopping Graham (BR) Holy @#%... I think this is happening for real. jeanpierre likes this.

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\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Saints Shopping Graham (BR) Jimmy Graham has been traded to the Seahawks!

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