Although we all knew it was coming, it was still nonetheless notable.
On Sunday, former Chargers and longtime Saints quarterback Drew Brees officially announced his retirement from the NFL with the help of his four children. The news came 15 years to the day that Brees signed with the Saints.
Brees spent the first five years of his career in San Diego after being selected in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft out of Purdue. In 2004, he was named the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year,
Following a devastating shoulder injury during the 2005 season, many didn’t believe Brees would be able to return to form.