Drew Brees considered joining Broncos ahead of AFC Championship Game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 1:31 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Before the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots, reports emerged that some members of the Denver Broncos staff contemplated signing Drew Brees to bolster the team. Head coach Sean Payton was unaware that offensive coaches were discussing Brees following an injury to quarterback Bo Nix in the previous round. Backup Jarrett Stidham was set to lead the offense under challenging snowy conditions. Brees expressed confidence in his ability to win against Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, although he experienced discomfort during workouts, preventing his inclusion. Stidham completed 17 of 31 passes for 133 yards, while Maye managed 10 completions on 21 attempts for 86 yards and a rushing touchdown.
- •Drew Brees considered joining Broncos before AFC Championship Game on January 21.
- •Broncos staff discussed Brees after quarterback Bo Nix's injury.
- •Jarrett Stidham was slated to start in challenging snowy conditions.
- •Brees felt he could outplay Patriots QB Drake Maye.
- •Stidham and Maye struggled in the high-stakes matchup.
- 1:31 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I Know How to Win’: Drew Brees Thought He Could Beat Patriots’ Drake Maye
"ESPN’s Adam Schefter dropped a bombshell just before the Denver Broncos’ matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs on “Monday Night Football”, reporting that some members of the Broncos staff explored the idea of bringing in former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees for the AFC Championship Game in January. Broncos head coach Sean Payton didn’t […] The post ‘I Know How to Win’: Drew Brees Thought He Could Beat Patriots’ Drake Maye appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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