The NFL Players A sociation has come to the defense of Saints tight end Jimmy Graham.Graham was franchise tagged by New Orleans as a tight end, but he wanted to be designated as a receiver a position that would reward Kyle Arrington Jersey him with greater riches.On his behalf, the NFLPA has filed a grievance, a source close to Graham Tavon Young Jersey told USA Today.The two parties came to a stalemate after lengthy discu sions about a long-term deal. It is worth is financially for both sides to dig in. It also is a source of tension.As a TE, Grahams franchise tender amount is about $5.3 million; as a receiver, hed have a tag worth more than $12 million.Graham caught 86 pa ses in 2013 for 1,215 yards and 16 touchdowns in 2013. His total receiving yards ranked 15th in the NFL, and no receiver had as many touchdown catches in the regular season Jonathan Ogden Jersey .According to USA Today, if the Saints and the NFLPA cant reach an agreement, a third-party arbitrator would step in to hear the case. Graham argues that he participated in more snaps as a receiver than a tight end, while the Saints Albert McClellan Jersey will argue that their flexed offense keeps Graham as a tight end.