The New Orleans Saints are starting from scratch in negotiations on a new contract.

Graham was declared a tight end this week and therefore his Franchise Tender is worth just $7 million instead of $12 million.

Graham could balk at signing the tender and fail to report.

On the positive side, though, NFL Media's Albert Breer notes the Saints have been "100 percent prepared" for this scenario and still anticipate an agreement with Graham "right before" the July 15 deadline.