Jimmy Graham hurdling Roman Harper is the Saints Play of the Day
Back in 2014, the Saints stumbled out of the gate. They had finished 11-5 and made it to the NFC Divisional round the year prior, so there were some expectations. New Orleans was 3-4 heading into their Week 9 matchup against the Carolina Panthers and had won the week before.
Drew Brees found star tight end Jimmy Graham early and often, including the specific play that we are highlighting today. The game was still tied with just under seven minutes left in the first quarter, when Brees targeted Graham on the run. Graham took the ball forward some more and hurdled former teammate Roman Harper en route to a 19-yard gain.
The former basketball star's athletic gifts were on display as he had one of the smoothest hurdles you will ever see. It was surely made sweeter for him that he gained bragging rights over a former teammate who was now playing for a rival. You can watch the play for yourself here.
New Orleans would finish the year 7-9 and then had that same record for the next two campaigns as well. New Orleans also traded Graham for Seattle Seahawks center Max Unger before the next season. The tight end later returned in 2023, for what would be the end of his career.
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