At least one iconic former New Orleans Saints player will be watching the Pro Football Hall of Fame induct its 2021 class on Sunday night with attention — Drew Brees, the recently-retired quarterback-turned-NBC Sports broadcaster whose own eligibility will be considered in 2026. Brees arrived in 2006 along with head coach Sean Payton, ushering in the most successful period in franchise history, plus its first Super Bowl victory in 2009.
Brees’ own candidacy isn’t in doubt. He’s held every passing record anyone cares about at some point in his career and sustained his success for so long that no one can seriously question it.