The NFL Network is paying tribute to Drew Brees with a full weekend of programming planned to pay homage to one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the league.
The outpouring of thanks for former New Orleans Saints quarterback, Drew Brees, and his contributions to the state continues as Louisiana gives a standing ovation the now-retired NFL star. The latest message of thanks comes from Saints hero, Steve Gleason.
As Drew Brees begins his retirement from the NFL, he took some time to visit the grave of late New Orleans Saints owner, Tom Benson. Drew, along with his wife Brittany Brees and current team owner and widow of Mr. Benson, Gayle Benson, joined hands in prayer during the visit.
Drew's neighbors nervously asked him over for dinner when the Brees family first moved to New Orleans. This turned in to a Monday night tradition that has lasted for years.
Drew Brees officially announced his retirement from the NFL today with a video message featuring his children that was paired with an emotional caption. The internet reacted to the news from the now-former New Orleans Saints quarterback.
Recent rumors of Drew Brees potentially returning to play Quarterback for the New Orleans Saints were re-ignited when a video of him training at high intensity emerged online. Now, NFL insiders are reporting that it is only a matter of time before Brees makes his retirement from football official.
It seemed like one the biggest moves the Saints could have made this off season would have been to get Mathew Stafford down in New Orleans as a Saint. Now, it looks like that dream is over...