A former American football quarterback who spent 20 seasons in the National Football League, Drew Christopher Brees was born on January 15, 1979.
Brees, who spent the majority of his career with the New Orleans Saints, is second in the NFL for career passing completion, touchdown passes, passing yards, completions, and attempts.
Additionally, Johnny Unitas’ 52-year record for the most games with a touchdown throw in a row was broken by him.
Did Drew Brees retire from the New Orleans Saints?
Yes, Drew Brees retired from the New Orleans Saints in 2021. The Saints renegotiated Brees’ contract on February 6, 2021, bringing his pay down to $1.075 million for the upcoming season in order to free up salary cap space.
Brees announced his retirement after 20 seasons on March 14, 2021, which was precisely 15 years to the day after he signed his first deal with the New Orleans Saints. On June 11, 2021, the Saints put him on their reserve/retired list.
Brees and the Saints agreed to a two-year, $50 million contract agreement on March 17, 2020.
Brees broke Brett Favre’s record for most career pass attempts in the Saints’ 34-23 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and their new quarterback Tom Brady in the regular season’s opening game. Brees completed 18 of 30 passes for 160 passing yards and two touchdowns.
Brees assisted the Saints in going 5-2 after the triumph in Week 1 until they faced Brady again in Week 9.
On Sunday Night Football, he defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38-3 by passing for 222 yards and four touchdowns.
Brees defeated Brady in a head-to-head contest for the second time with the victory over the Buccaneers.