The NFL will have one fewer legend at the quarterback position in the 2021 season.
New Orleans Saints signal-caller Drew Brees announced his retirement Sunday:
Bleacher ReportDrew Brees has officially retired from the NFL @brgridiron His kids helped him with his announcement u2764ufe0f https://t.co/p2uVvrqOPV
While Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has competed against Brees in the NFC for much of his career, he thanked the Saints leader and called him a legend in response to the retirement news:
Wilson reacting in such a manner would be notable regardless, but his future is one of the biggest stories of the entire offseason.