Drew Brees reflects on Saints’ Superdome return and its significance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 9:03 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Drew Brees spoke at NBC’s Common Ground event on September 28, reflecting on the New Orleans Saints' return to the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina. He recounted how the September 25, 2006, game against the Atlanta Falcons symbolized hope and resilience for the city and its residents. Brees emphasized the special bond created with the community and the profound impact the event had on the team and fans. He noted this occasion as a pivotal moment in his career and the team’s history, representing more than just football. Brees played for the Saints from 2006 to 2021 and remains one of the franchise's most iconic figures.
- •Brees discussed the 20th anniversary of the Superdome's reopening.
- •The Saints played their first home game since Hurricane Katrina in 2006.
- •Brees emphasized the bond formed with New Orleans during that time.
- •The event symbolized perseverance and hope for the community.
- 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — Drew Brees Calls Saints’ 2006 Superdome Return After Hurricane Katrina a ‘Rebirth’ as He Reflects on 20th Anniversary
"“I think we all chose New Orleans because we realized that it represented something more than just our careers,” the legendary Saints quarterback said at NBC’s “Common Ground” event
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