Photos: Saints announce Drew Brees will join the Saints Hall of Fame
There was never any question about Drew Brees’ standing among the New Orleans Saints greats, and Thursday, the team made the formality official and announced Brees will be the newest member of its Hall of Fame.
In 15 seasons wearing a Saints uniform, Brees compiled one of the finest careers ever by an NFL quarterback, and through his greatness on the field, he played an outsized role in reversing the fortunes of the franchise.
Brees ranks among the greatest free agent signings in NFL history.
The legendary Drew Brees is set to take his rightful place in the Saints Hall of Fame
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Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees poses during the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame announcement of the 2024 inductees at the Saints Auditorium in Metairie, La., Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson laughs with former Saints quarterback Drew Brees outside the Saints Auditorium before the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame announcement of the 2024 inductees in Metairie, La., Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson, in red, walks into the Saints Auditorium before the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame announcement of the 2024 inductees in Metairie, La., Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Drew Brees speaks after his introduction during the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame announcement of the 2024 inductees at the Saints Auditorium in Metairie, La., Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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A New Orleans Saints football helmet, the Vince Lombardi Trophy from the NFL Super Bowl XLIV and a Drew Brees jersey lie on a table during the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame announcement of the 2024 inductees at the Saints Auditorium in Metairie, La., Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Drew Brees speaks after his introduction during the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame announcement of the 2024 inductees at the Saints Auditorium in Metairie, La., Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees speaks during the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame announcement of the 2024 inductees at the Saints Auditorium in Metairie, La., Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen listens to Drew Brees speak during the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame announcement of the 2024 inductees at the Saints Auditorium in Metairie, La., Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees speaks during the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame announcement of the 2024 inductees at the Saints Auditorium in Metairie, La., Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Announcer Doug Moreau speaks during the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame announcement of the 2024 inductees at the Saints Auditorium in Metairie, La., Thursday, May 30, 2024. Moreau will be awarded the Joe Gemelli "Fleur de Lis" award. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Announcer Doug Moreau poses with former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees during the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame announcement of the 2024 inductees at the Saints Auditorium in Metairie, La., Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson hugs Drew Brees' boys Baylen Brees, Bowen Brees and Callen Brees before she leaves after the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame announcement of the 2024 inductees at the Saints Auditorium in Metairie, La., Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees poses during the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame announcement of the 2024 inductees at the Saints Auditorium in Metairie, La., Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)