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.

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Brees was set to become a free agent this offseason, but it was clear from the start that he would only return to New Orleans if he decides to continue playing football. All doubts were cleared on Tuesday when the 41-year-old signal-caller inked an extension that will prolong his time with the Saints through 2021.

Reportedly, Brees also gave Saints a hometown discount, getting a salary of just $25 million a year. While he could get a lot more on the open market, the veteran decided to take less so New Orleans could invest in a contending team.

Despite his age, Drew Brees played on a high-level last year, earning his 13th Pro Bowl berth. While Brees played only 11 games due to hand injury, he still managed to pass for close to 3,000 yards and 27 touchdowns while completing 74.3 percent of his passes. The 2019 NFL season also saw him breaking Peyton Manning’s record for most career touchdowns.

Since joining the Saints in 2006, Brees established himself as one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the game. He led New Orleans to the franchise’s first Super Bowl title in 2019 while setting numerous records along the way. Besides having most touchdown passes (541) in NFL history, he also has the most career passing yards (77,416) and most career pass completions (10,161).

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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.

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Brees was set to become a free agent this offseason, but it was clear from the start that he would only return to New Orleans if he decides to continue playing football. All doubts were cleared on Tuesday when the 41-year-old signal-caller inked an extension that will prolong his time with the Saints through 2021.

Reportedly, Brees also gave Saints a hometown discount, getting a salary of just $25 million a year. While he could get a lot more on the open market, the veteran decided to take less so New Orleans could invest in a contending team.

Despite his age, Drew Brees played on a high-level last year, earning his 13th Pro Bowl berth. While Brees played only 11 games due to hand injury, he still managed to pass for close to 3,000 yards and 27 touchdowns while completing 74.3 percent of his passes. The 2019 NFL season also saw him breaking Peyton Manning’s record for most career touchdowns.

Since joining the Saints in 2006, Brees established himself as one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the game. He led New Orleans to the franchise’s first Super Bowl title in 2019 while setting numerous records along the way. Besides having most touchdown passes (541) in NFL history, he also has the most career passing yards (77,416) and most career pass completions (10,161).

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