The retirement rumors have surrounded Drew Brees for several years now, but after every season the New Orleans Saints’ star quarterback would decide to give it another run. However, it appears that won’t be the case in 2021.
According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the overwhelming expectations around the league and inside the Saints’ building is that Brees is going to retire after this season.
During his recent appearance on Sunday NFL Countdown, Schefter said that the move is expected due to Bree’s age, recent injuries, and the deal he signed with NBC Sports to take on a broadcasting job once he finishes his career.
Brees, who turns 42 this January, missed time with injuries in each of the last two regular-season games. In 2019 he had to sit out five games due to a thumb fracture, while also missing four games in 2020 due to rib fractures and a collapsed lung.
If the retirement report is true, Drew Brees will be extremely motivated in the postseason, trying to get another Super Bowl ring before all is said and done. The Saints are set to open the playoffs against the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Despite the injuries and setbacks, Brees is playing another productive season. In 12 games in 2020, he completed 70.5 percent of his passes while throwing for 2,942 yards, 24 touchdowns, and six interceptions.
