More details have emerged about the verbal skirmish between Saints tight end Jimmy Graham and the Seahawks during warmups before the playoff clash in Seattle. It revolved mostly around Graham and Seattle outside linebacker Bruce Irvin, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

The report stated that Graham reached out and ripped the knit hat off Irvin's head. Other Seahawks joined in the verbal sparring and a member of the Saints' staff was forced to restrain Graham.