When the 2020 season of the New Orleans Saints ended, everyone knew this moment was coming soon, but until it was made official, anything could happen. Although that changed this weekend, because one day after free agency starts, Drew Brees announced his retirement from the NFL.
He was in the league for 20 years.
Los Angeles Chargers were in charge of taking him in the 2001 Draft, but he could never consolidate as they expected and it was like that in 2005 They sent him to the New Orleans Saints, teams where he made history to get on the list of the best quarterbacks in history.
He goes with many records in the bag, such as the QB with the most passing yards, but without a doubt the most important is the Super Bowl he achieved with the Saints, which is the only one of his career. With those numbers, Brees says goodbye to the NFL, but soon he will say ‘hello’ to the Hall of Fame.
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These were some of his words at the farewell.
“Every day I gave my heart and soul to be his quarterback. Until the end, I gave myself exhaustively to give everything I had for the organization of the Saints, my team and the great city of New Orleans “, commented on his post announcing his retirement.
In addition to leaving as a Saints historical, he also leaves as one of the best in the NFL. He goes with the records for the most yards through the air with 80,358, more complete shipments by getting 7,142 and is second in touchdown passes with 571.
There will never be another Drew Brees ⚜️#ThankYouDrew pic.twitter.com/iQ2eOiV5Wz
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) March 14, 2021
An injury may have prompted him to make that decision.
Got hurt multiple ribs in the 2020 season, something that put his health at risk, especially because of his age and that led him to end his career. Although he goes with his face up, as one of the best in history.
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