Drew Brees Fantasy

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (thumb) said that he's back to working with a regulation-sized football in his rehab. "I have a really kind of disciplined plan for what I need to do for strength and flexibility and then my throwing and all that stuff. So really starting to get back into it, doing football stuff, and just trying to get back as quick as I can," Brees said. When he returns to action, Brees said he'll be wearing a splint on his thumb "because it does take a while for that ligament to actually heal." The team was initially targeting a potential Week 8 return for Brees, but it's unknown if he'll be able to meet that timetable. Continue to stash the future Hall of Famer in all leagues.

Oct. 17th • 11:40 AM

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (thumb) said on Wednesday that his rehab for a surgically repaired right thumb is going as planned and he hopes to be throwing a football "sooner rather than later." Brees is at least several weeks away from a return, but his owners will be happy to know he's on the right track. Teddy Bridgewater will continue to be a mediocre QB2 in his absence, although the Saints opened things up a bit in the passing game last week against the Buccaneers. Keep Brees stashed everywhere. Luckily, receiver Michael Thomas continues to dominate even with Brees sidelined.

Oct. 9th • 8:20 PM

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees posted a video of himself tossing a football on Saturday evening. Brees remains inactive for the Saints Week 5 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It should also be noted that the ball Brees was throwing in the video seemed to be of the Nerf variety, so he still has a ways to go in his recovery. However, the fact that he is able to grip and throw any kind of football just a couple weeks post-surgery is an encouraging sign. The next step will be for Brees to return to practice. Friendly reminder to check your league's waiver wire and make sure Brees isn't out there for the taking.

Oct. 6th • 12:42 PM