Drew Brees discusses inability to return to NFL, throws left-handed now
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 10:15 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
In a recent appearance on Bussin’ With The Boys, Drew Brees addressed his potential return to the NFL at 47 years old. Brees stated that following extensive shoulder surgery and a lengthy career, he now throws better with his left arm than his right. He mentioned using his left arm to play catch with his kids after practices when his right arm was fatigued. Despite having thrown more than 10,000 passes during his career, he indicated that his current left-handed throwing ability is insufficient for NFL play. The conversation follows Philip Rivers' comeback to the league at the age of 44.
- •Drew Brees appeared on Bussin’ With The Boys.
- •Brees says he throws better left-handed after shoulder surgery.
- •He played catch left-handed with his kids post-practice.
- •Brees retired with over 10,000 NFL pass attempts.
- •Philip Rivers returned to the NFL at 44 last year.
- 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Drew Brees says he couldn't return to the NFL, throws better left-handed now
"A year after Philip Rivers returned to the NFL at the age of 44, could Drew Brees do it at 47?
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