Drew Brees Fantasy

Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees missed four games in his final NFL season in 2020 due to broken ribs and a collapsed lung, but the future Hall of Famer said he only felt right in Week 4 against the Detroit Lions. "I only really felt good in one game, from the perspective of, I had all the tools in my toolbox," Brees said. Brees also mentioned a plantar fascia tear, damage to his shoulder and an abdominal issue that he dealt with most of the season. Despite his limitations, Brees played through his injuries and got it done for the team, but it was obvious that he couldn't make all the necessary throws at the end of his career. The 42-year-old was one of the best to play the game at his position, and the Saints will move forward with some combination of Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill in 2021.

Apr. 22nd • 11:47 AM

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees officially announced his retirement on Sunday, 15 years to the day after he signed with the New Orleans Saints. It was a busy day of quarterback news for the team, as they signed Taysom Hill to a four-year, $140 million extension, though each year of the deal is voidable and it appears to be a move to save salary cap space, not an investment in Hill. Meanwhile, Ian Rapoport reports that Jameis Winston is likely going to go into 2021 as the starter in New Orleans. Technically a free agent, the former No. 1 overall pick has a strong arm and could help wide receiverMichael Thomas return to the top of the wide receiver position in terms of fantasy output, though Winston did throw 30 interceptions in his last season as a starter in Tampa.

Mar. 15th • 11:27 AM

The New Orleans Saints renegotiated quarterback Drew Brees' contract to free up nearly $24 million in salary cap space for the 2021 season, according to a league source. Brees is dropping his salary to the minimum, which is another big hint that he's leaning toward retirement after his season ended with a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Head coach Sean Payton said he expects an official announcement from the 42-year-old future Hall of Famer in the next week or two. Brees missed time with broken ribs and a punctured lung in 2020 and also dealt with other nagging injuries throughout the season. It's been widely expected that he will hang up his cleats. New Orleans wants to re-sign Jameis Winston to potentially take over for Brees under center in 2021, but Taysom Hill is also in the fold.

Feb. 5th • 10:14 PM