Drew Brees discusses potential NFL return with Broncos for AFC title game

Broncos assistant coaches had discussions with Drew Brees about the former star QB coming out of retirement to play for Denver in last season's AFC Championship Game, sources told ESPN.

Brees, who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August, almost made a deeply unexpected career move after Bo Nix broke his ankle.

Saints legend Drew Brees considered joining the Broncos for the AFC championship, but wrist discomfort ended a potential reunion with Sean Payton.

The Denver Broncos were in a desperate situation entering the 2026 AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots. With starting quarterback Bo Nix injured and missing the game, the team reportedly reached out to Hall of Famer Drew Brees to see if he was interested in what could have been one of the most…

The Hall of Fame quarterback reportedly considered ending his retirement during the playoffs.

Drew Brees briefly considered a return to the NFL last season after Broncos' QB Bo Nix was injured in the playoffs, a new report says.

Drew Brees considered coming out of retirement to join the Broncos for the AFC title game after Bo Nix's ankle injury last season.