BREAKING NEWS: Drew Brees Makes Shocking Return to the NFL, Signs $19.6 Million Deal with New Orleans Saints — Says He Has Two Key Reasons Why He Came Back
June 1, 2025 – New Orleans, LA
In a move that has stunned the NFL world and reignited the spirit of the Big Easy, legendary quarterback Drew Brees is officially returning to the New Orleans Saints, signing a one-year, $19.6 million deal to come out of retirement and don the black and gold once more.
The 46-year-old Hall of Fame-bound signal caller made the announcement via an emotional live press conference at the Caesars Superdome this morning,
flanked by Saints executives and family members. The news comes nearly four years after Brees retired from football in 2021 following a decorated 20-year career.
“This isn’t about rewriting my legacy,” Brees said. “It’s about finishing a chapter I never felt was truly closed. I’ve got two very specific reasons I’m coming back — and they both matter more than stats or accolades.”
The Two Key Reasons Behind the Comeback
When asked why now, and why at all, Brees didn’t hesitate.
“Number one — I want to help this team win a Super Bowl. That hunger never left. And number two — I want to show my kids what passion, commitment, and courage look like up close. They were too young to remember my last game. I want them to see me fight for something again.”
Brees, who has spent the last few years working as an NFL analyst and entrepreneur, hinted earlier this year that he still trained daily and “threw the ball better than people expected.” Insiders close to Brees say he began seriously considering a return in April after a private meeting with Saints head coach Dennis Allen.
A New Orleans Revival?
The Saints, coming off a turbulent 9-8 season in 2024, are hoping Brees’ return will not only stabilize the quarterback position but also restore energy and focus to a franchise that has been searching for its post-Brees identity.
Rookie QB Mason Wolfe and veteran Jameis Winston had split duties last season, but with Brees back in the fold, expectations have instantly skyrocketed.
“Drew Brees coming back is more than football — it’s a culture shift,” said Coach Dennis Allen. “He’s the most respected man in this city, and he’s ready to lead again.”
Team sources say Brees has already taken over as the starter heading into training camp, and his return has galvanized a Saints locker room filled with young talent and veteran playmakers, including wideout Chris Olave and tight end Juwan Johnson.
Reaction From Around the League
NFL players, analysts, and fans alike took to social media in disbelief and admiration.
- Patrick Mahomes: “The GOAT is back?! Let’s go!!!”
- Tom Brady, who also made a brief comeback in 2022: “Welcome back to the club, Drew. Once it’s in your blood, it never leaves.”
- JJ Watt: “Drew Brees returns. The NFL just got 100x more interesting.”
Saints fans flooded Bourbon Street within hours of the announcement, chanting “Who Dat” and sporting vintage #9 jerseys. Ticket sales for the upcoming season spiked by 400% in a matter of hours, according to the team’s front office.
What’s Next?
The Saints will open their preseason in early August, and all eyes will be on Drew Brees when he takes the field once again. Team officials confirmed that Brees passed his physicals with “flying colors,” and that he has been quietly training at full speed for months.
“My arm feels great. My mind is sharper than ever,” Brees said. “I didn’t come back for nostalgia. I came back to compete. To win.”
Brees, who holds multiple NFL passing records and led the Saints to a Super Bowl XLIV title, left behind a legacy of excellence. Now, he’s chasing one more ring, one more run — and one more moment of greatness with the city that made him a legend.
“New Orleans gave me everything,” he said, fighting back tears. “And now, I want to give them one more ride.”
Drew Brees is back. The Dome is alive again. And the NFL just got one of its most iconic figures back under center.
Who Dat Nation — it’s time to believe again.
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