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Drew Brees Inducted Into Pro Football Hall of Fame
Brees said he wants the five-day Hall of Fame celebration to thank the people who helped him reach football’s highest honor.
- Retired New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will be formally enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, on Saturday, becoming the first Saint elected on the first ballot.
- Brees joined the Saints after Hurricane Katrina and led the team to a Super Bowl 44 victory, while financing facilities at some 50 schools throughout Louisiana off the field.
- During his 15-year tenure, Brees recorded 80,358 passing yards and 571 passing touchdowns, ranking second all-time behind Tom Brady, while leading New Orleans to win 62% of its games.
- As Saints fans gathered Thursday in Canton, Brees expressed his desire to use the enshrinement events to thank supporters, saying, "This is my opportunity to convey my appreciation and gratitude."
- Brees joins Roger Craig, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, and Adam Vinatieri in the Class of 2026, as Kay Jewelers will present the inductees with their Rings of Excellence during the five-day celebration.
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