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Drew Brees “expects” to retire following 2020 season

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 25: Head coach Sean Payton and Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints talk during warm up prior to playing against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 25, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

The New Orleans Saints star quarterback and future first-ballot Hall of Famer Drew Brees may not be back for the 2021 season.

The 41-year-old Drew Brees signed a two-year contract last offseason, but he may cut that short and retire following the 2020 season. The Saints are in a good position to acquire or retain a competent, starter-worthy quarterback in case Brees does hang the cleats up.