NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 10: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after defeating the Chicago Bears with a score of 21 to 9 in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 10, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
While the writing was on the wall, no one quite knew when or if Drew Brees was going to call it a career. Now we know that the New Orleans Saints long-time star quarterback will not be returning in 2021.
After workout videos surfaced, there was growing anticipation that Brees may return.