Legendary New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees might still be in the NFL if it wasn’t for a right arm issue that is preventing him from throwing the football. Brees revealed this in a recent chat with ESPN.

Brees decided to retire from professional football after the 2020 season and resisted the temptation to return to the game despite having several offers to do so. As it turns out, the Super Bowl XLIV MVP didn’t’ walk away because he lacked the desire to continue playing.

“Look, I’ll let you in on a little fact,” Brees told ESPN. “I don’t throw with my right arm anymore. My right arm does not work. So, when I throw in the backyard right now, I throw left-handed.”

According to Brees, his right arm issues resulted from a severe shoulder injury he suffered in 2005 as a member of the Los Angeles Chargers. While the surgery allowed him to continue playing on a high level, the injury put him “on the fast track to a degenerative shoulder and all kind of arthritic changes.” If it wasn’t for the right-arm issues, Brees “would absolutely still be playing.”

Drew Brees retired with a resume that guarantees he will become a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Aside from leading the Saints to a Super Bowl, he also received 13 Pro Bowl nods and owns a number of NFL passing records.

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In a widely anticipated move, quarterback Drew Brees has announced his retirement from the NFL. Brees, who played 20 seasons in the league with the San Diego Chargers and New Orleans Saints, broke the news on his official Instagram profile.

The announcement included a clip of Brees’ kids—Baylen, Bowen, Callen, and Rylen—who were overjoyed that their dad will spend more time at home.

Brees also added a lengthy caption in which he delivered an emotional goodbye to the Saints organization.

“I am only retiring from playing football, I am not retiring from New Orleans,” Brees added. “This is not goodbye, rather a new beginning. Now my real life’s work begins!”

Drew Brees started his career as the Chargers’ second-round pick in 2001. He spent five years in San Diego, four of which he was a starter, before hitting free agency. The Chargers came in with a low offer to keep him and already had Philip Rivers on the roster, so Brees decided to sign with the Saints.

In New Orleans, Brees established himself as one of the best quarterbacks to ever play the game. He led the Saints to a Super Bowl XLIV win while winning numerous individual accolades and honors, including 12 Pro Bowl nods and five All-Pro selections.

Brees also set several NFL records in a Saints jersey, including most career passing yards (80,358), most career passing completions (7,142), and highest career completion percentage (67.69).

Despite retiring, Brees will remain involved in football, having already agreed to serve as an analyst for NBC.

Brees’ departure leaves a big void on the quarterback position for the New Orleans Saints. The franchise is expected to turn to either Taysom Hill or Jameis Winston as a starter for 2021, although it wouldn’t be surprising if they make a run for another signal-caller either via draft or free agency.

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees returned to the field on Sunday after missing four games due to broken ribs, but it wasn’t the comeback everyone expected. Brees struggled to find a rhythm for the better part of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs, which ultimately contributed to the Saints losing the contest 32-29.

Brees opened the game with five incompletions, which was the first time in his NFL career that he didn’t manage to complete a pass in the first five tries. He also struggled on first downs, as the Saints managed to convert just one in the entire game.

The 41-year-old QB improved towards the end of the contest, but it was too late to challenge the reigning Super Bowl champs at that point.

Speaking with reporters after the game, Brees admitted that he is still not fully healthy but believes he will get there soon.

“I’ll be honest. I think there’s some things that I’m still kind of working on. But it is what it is,” said Brees, who finished the contest with 234 passing yards, three touchdowns, and an interception.

With this loss, the New Orleans Saints find themselves in a tough position to return to the top of the NFC and earn a bye in the first week of playoffs. The Saints’ only chance to get there now is if they win the rest of their games, along with the Green Bay Packers losing the rest of theirs.

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Legendary New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees might still be in the NFL if it wasn’t for a right arm issue that is preventing him from throwing the football. Brees revealed this in a recent chat with ESPN.

Brees decided to retire from professional football after the 2020 season and resisted the temptation to return to the game despite having several offers to do so. As it turns out, the Super Bowl XLIV MVP didn’t’ walk away because he lacked the desire to continue playing.

“Look, I’ll let you in on a little fact,” Brees told ESPN. “I don’t throw with my right arm anymore. My right arm does not work. So, when I throw in the backyard right now, I throw left-handed.”

According to Brees, his right arm issues resulted from a severe shoulder injury he suffered in 2005 as a member of the Los Angeles Chargers. While the surgery allowed him to continue playing on a high level, the injury put him “on the fast track to a degenerative shoulder and all kind of arthritic changes.” If it wasn’t for the right-arm issues, Brees “would absolutely still be playing.”

Drew Brees retired with a resume that guarantees he will become a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Aside from leading the Saints to a Super Bowl, he also received 13 Pro Bowl nods and owns a number of NFL passing records.

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In a widely anticipated move, quarterback Drew Brees has announced his retirement from the NFL. Brees, who played 20 seasons in the league with the San Diego Chargers and New Orleans Saints, broke the news on his official Instagram profile.

The announcement included a clip of Brees’ kids—Baylen, Bowen, Callen, and Rylen—who were overjoyed that their dad will spend more time at home.

Brees also added a lengthy caption in which he delivered an emotional goodbye to the Saints organization.

“I am only retiring from playing football, I am not retiring from New Orleans,” Brees added. “This is not goodbye, rather a new beginning. Now my real life’s work begins!”

Drew Brees started his career as the Chargers’ second-round pick in 2001. He spent five years in San Diego, four of which he was a starter, before hitting free agency. The Chargers came in with a low offer to keep him and already had Philip Rivers on the roster, so Brees decided to sign with the Saints.

In New Orleans, Brees established himself as one of the best quarterbacks to ever play the game. He led the Saints to a Super Bowl XLIV win while winning numerous individual accolades and honors, including 12 Pro Bowl nods and five All-Pro selections.

Brees also set several NFL records in a Saints jersey, including most career passing yards (80,358), most career passing completions (7,142), and highest career completion percentage (67.69).

Despite retiring, Brees will remain involved in football, having already agreed to serve as an analyst for NBC.

Brees’ departure leaves a big void on the quarterback position for the New Orleans Saints. The franchise is expected to turn to either Taysom Hill or Jameis Winston as a starter for 2021, although it wouldn’t be surprising if they make a run for another signal-caller either via draft or free agency.

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees returned to the field on Sunday after missing four games due to broken ribs, but it wasn’t the comeback everyone expected. Brees struggled to find a rhythm for the better part of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs, which ultimately contributed to the Saints losing the contest 32-29.

Brees opened the game with five incompletions, which was the first time in his NFL career that he didn’t manage to complete a pass in the first five tries. He also struggled on first downs, as the Saints managed to convert just one in the entire game.

The 41-year-old QB improved towards the end of the contest, but it was too late to challenge the reigning Super Bowl champs at that point.

Speaking with reporters after the game, Brees admitted that he is still not fully healthy but believes he will get there soon.

“I’ll be honest. I think there’s some things that I’m still kind of working on. But it is what it is,” said Brees, who finished the contest with 234 passing yards, three touchdowns, and an interception.

With this loss, the New Orleans Saints find themselves in a tough position to return to the top of the NFC and earn a bye in the first week of playoffs. The Saints’ only chance to get there now is if they win the rest of their games, along with the Green Bay Packers losing the rest of theirs.

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