New Orleans Saints legend Jimmy Graham begins new journey off the field that will make fans feel nervous but also excited for him

New Orleans Saints fan favorite Jimmy Graham isn't expected to be back in the NFL this season, but that doesn't mean he isn't trying to be an active 38-year-old. He's annually found ways to push himself to his limits, and he's got his sights set on a new way to do exactly that.  

Jimmy Graham takes on Arctic Challenge

The former Saints tight end is headed out for a new experience for a good cause. According to the team and Graham himself, the future Saints hall of famer will be part of the 2025 Arctic Challenge. 

Graham will be joined by Andrew Tropp and Hannah and John Huppi in an effort to row 1,000 kilometers across the Arctic Ocean in a 9.6-meter, human-powered boat, as they attempt to set several world records in the event, including the speed record of 15 days, five hours.

The Arctic Challenge will begin in July and will journey from Tromso, Norway to Longyearbyen, Svalbard, and last between 10 to 20 days. The team will depart for the site on July 1, spend two or three days preparing the boat, then wait for the best window of weather to begin.

Graham, Tropp and the Huppis will be raising funds for two New Orleans charities – Covenant House and Laureus Sport for Good – with the goal being $1 per meter for each charity. It will be sleep-deprived, around-the-clock work, each person rowing 13 hours per day with rotations of two hours on, two hours off and one hour donated per day.

-- Saints website