Did Drew Brees Retire From the NFL?

No, Drew Brees has not retired from the NFL. The rumors started after a video circulated on social media of Brees saying he was “hanging up his cleats.” However, Brees later clarified that he was simply referring to his college career, and not his professional one.

Introduction

On February 18th, 2021, social media was flooded with rumors that NFL Saints Quarterback Drew Brees had retired. These rumors were started by a post on the popular sports website Bleacher Report, which claimed that Brees had made an announcement on Twitter. However, the article was quickly debunked as a hoax, and Bleacher Report issued a correction. So, as of now, Brees has not announced any plans to retire from the NFL.

Drew Brees’s NFL Career

Drew Brees is a former professional football player who played quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers and was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He retired from the NFL in 2020.

Early career

Drew Brees was born in Austin, Texas, on January 15, 1979. He played college football at Purdue University, where he was a two-time All-American and holds the school records for most career passing yards and touchdowns. After leading the Boilermakers to the 2001 Rose Bowl, Brees was drafted by the San Diego Chargers with the first pick in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft.

In his first season with the Chargers, Brees saw action in 10 games and started eight of them. He finished the season with 2,484 passing yards, 11 touchdown passes, and 15 interceptions. In 2002, he started all 16 games for the Chargers and threw for 3,284 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions. The following year was a breakout year for Brees as he threw for 3,576 yards and 27 touchdowns with only seven interceptions.

New Orleans Saints

Drew Brees is a former professional football player who was a quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers and was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He left the Chargers after five seasons to join the Saints in 2006.

Brees has been selected to thirteen Pro Bowls, was the AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year five times, Sports Illustrated’s 2010 Sportsperson of the Year, and Super Bowl XLIV’s Most Valuable Player. In 2010, he became the first player in NFL history to pass for more than 5,000 yards in a season four times. He is also one of only two quarterbacks to throw over 70,000 passing yards and 1,000 career touchdowns; he did so during his 14th season as a New Orleans Saint on December 25, 2016 against Tampa Bay Buccaneers passing for 4 TDs and 412 yards.

Retirement Rumors

Drew Brees has been the starting quarterback for the New Orleans Saints since 2006. He has led the Saints to Super Bowl XLIV in 2010, where they defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17. Brees was named the Super Bowl MVP. He is also a five-time NFL Pro Bowler. In recent years, there have been retirement rumors surrounding Brees.

Social media speculation

Social media was abuzz Monday afternoon with speculation that New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees may have retired from the NFL.

Brees, who will turn 41 in January, is currently in the midst of his 20th season in the league. He has spent the last 12 seasons with the Saints, winning a Super Bowl in 2010.

Speculation about Brees’ future began after he posted a cryptically worded message on Twitter Monday afternoon.

“I am so grateful for everything,” Brees wrote. “Life is good!!”

Brees has not addressed the speculation publicly, and it’s unclear if he plans to retire or if he was just expressing gratitude for his life in general.

If Brees does retire, it would be a huge blow to the Saints, who are currently 6-2 and in first place in the NFC South.

Brees’s comments

Drew Brees, who is currently signed with the New Orleans Saints, sparked retirement rumors when he made comments hinting at his possible retirement.

“I don’t know if I’m gonna be able to play 20 years. I know that I’ve played long enough to where, you know, I’ve thought about it and I’ve contemplated it. And at some point, you just gotta trust, you know, that voice inside that just says, ‘Hey, it’s time,” Brees said in an interview on WWL Radio.

Brees also said that he would make a decision after consulting with his family and talking to those close to him.

While Brees has not officially announced his retirement, these comments have led many to believe that he may be considering it.

Conclusion

No, as of 2021, Drew Brees has not retired from the NFL. Although he is getting older, he shows no signs of slowing down and is still considered one of the best quarterbacks in the league.