Drew Brees discusses possible return with Broncos after Bo Nix injury
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 1:33 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Drew Brees and Denver Broncos coaches reportedly had discussions last year about Brees potentially returning to the field following an injury to quarterback Bo Nix during the AFC Divisional Round. Although Brees, 47, had been retired since 2020, he expressed interest in working out first but later encountered wrist pain, which led him to decline the opportunity. Broncos head coach Sean Payton was unaware of the talks until the summer. Ultimately, the Broncos opted for backup Jarret Stidham in their subsequent loss to the New England Patriots.
- •Brees retired from the Saints after the 2020 season.
- •Bo Nix was injured in the AFC Divisional Round against the Bills.
- •The Broncos lost to the Patriots 10-7 using Jarret Stidham.
- •Brees has not played since his retirement.
- •Brees indicated he can only throw with his left arm.
- 1:33 AMYahoo Sports — Broncos news: Drew Brees nearly unretired to play playoff game for Denver
- 12:44 AMYahoo Sports — Drew Brees nearly pulled a Philip Rivers with the Broncos, per ESPN report
- 12:17 AMCBS NFL — Broncos tried to lure Drew Brees out of retirement for AFC Championship after Bo Nix injury, per report
"Hall of Famer Drew Brees came remarkably close to returning to the NFL last season after the Denver Broncos lost quarterback Bo Nix to a fractured ankle in their divisional-round overtime win over the Buffalo Bills, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Monday. With the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots approaching, then-Broncos […] The post Broncos news: Drew Brees nearly unretired to play playoff game for Denver appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Boilermaker great and recent Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee reportedly listened when Broncos coaches called about replacing injured Bo Nix.
"Brees reportedly gave serious consideration to joining Denver for its Super Bowl bid
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 1:33 AMBroncos news: Drew Brees nearly unretired to play playoff game for Denver
Hall of Famer Drew Brees came remarkably close to returning to the NFL last season after the Denver Broncos lost quarterback Bo Nix to a fractured ankle in their divisional-round overtime win over the Buffalo Bills, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Monday. With the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots approaching, then-Broncos […] The post Broncos news: Drew Brees nearly unretired to play playoff game for Denver appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 12:44 AMDrew Brees nearly pulled a Philip Rivers with the Broncos, per ESPN report
The Boilermaker great and recent Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee reportedly listened when Broncos coaches called about replacing injured Bo Nix.
- CBS NFLSep 15, 2026, 12:17 AMBroncos tried to lure Drew Brees out of retirement for AFC Championship after Bo Nix injury, per report
Brees reportedly gave serious consideration to joining Denver for its Super Bowl bid
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