New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has introduced his retirement on the fifteenth anniversary of his signing with the staff.
The star quarterback was probably the most terrifying offensive weapons in NFL historical past throughout his 20-season profession with the Saints and Chargers. He holds the all-time document for passing yards with 80,358 and is second solely to Tom Brady in touchdowns with 571. He is solely a tenth of a degree behind Deshaun Watson in profession move completion share at 67.7% and leads all quarterbacks with 7,142 passes accomplished. Brees led his groups to a 172-114 document throughout his profession and outdueled Peyton Manning in Tremendous Bowl XLIV.
Brees introduced his retirement with an Instagram video that includes his youngsters.
As befits his legendary standing, response poured in from throughout the sports activities world.
You got here to us at our lowest level.
You led us to our highest.
You represented our state, metropolis, and staff with unimaginable professionalism, class, and toughness.
We’re endlessly grateful for the immeasurable affect you and your loved ones had on this metropolis. #ThankYouDrew pic.twitter.com/HljWp4NG2K
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) March 14, 2021
Congrats my pal on an unimaginable profession. Thanks for the inspiration and dedication on and off the sphere! Look ahead to seeing what’s subsequent @drewbrees https://t.co/2rDMn78OQD
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) March 14, 2021
Pleased retirement legend!! The sport will miss you @drewbrees #AllDay pic.twitter.com/fgF5pEHgr9
— Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) March 14, 2021
Wonderful Profession @DrewBrees
Legend.
Thanks for all you probably did for me & the sport! 🙏🏾#HOF— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) March 14, 2021
Some of the inspiring folks I’ve ever met, and I am fortunate to name him a pal.@drewbrees, congratulations on 20 years on the highest stage on and off the sphere. The most effective is but to return. pic.twitter.com/5XUm3aj9Ja
— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) March 15, 2021
MAJOR CONGRATS!!! @drewbrees you was the final one left from the Class of 2001… Not dangerous for a 2nd Spherical QB that some mentioned was too brief to play the place. Method to silence the critics… HELL OF A CAREER… Now you may get pleasure from your self on Sundays… 🥃🥃🥃 pic.twitter.com/qoVSB3qLFq
— Reggie Wayne (@ReggieWayne_17) March 14, 2021
Wow. DrewBrezzzyyy Man A lot Respect And Love. Thank You For Every part You Introduced To The Sport And Most Of All To The Nice State Of Louisiana!!! ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 @drewbrees #LegendForever
— Jarvis Juice Landry (@God_Son80) March 14, 2021
. @drewbrees!!! Love you brother. What an honor to do life and soccer with you and your loved ones. You made me a greater husband, father and citizen. Congratulations! Thanks in your servant management. Really one in all a sort. pic.twitter.com/IelnRpdb3v
— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) March 15, 2021
🐐‼️ pic.twitter.com/uk5x823AmM
— Mark Ingram II (@markingram21) March 15, 2021
Congratulations on an unimaginable profession, @drewbrees. pic.twitter.com/aHIMLonUmp
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) March 14, 2021
Dreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!! Best Q B 1 Ever to the touch the statline!!!!!! Dreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!! #1 pic.twitter.com/4HIW2xGhK0
— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) March 14, 2021
Congrats brotha!! And thanks for all that you’ve meant to so many, together with me. Welcome to retirement. https://t.co/VzNwUTZNac
— Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) March 14, 2021
From Purdue to the @Saints, @DrewBrees will all the time be 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗 & 𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗞.
👏🏽 Thanks Drew. pic.twitter.com/irrZyvFIJR
— Purdue Soccer (@BoilerFootball) March 14, 2021
We all the time loved our battles with you, @drewbrees, whether or not it was as a Charger or as a Saint. 👏#ThankYouDrew pic.twitter.com/HxLcbDVLvP
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) March 14, 2021
Top-of-the-line to ever play the place. Congrats on a fantastic profession Drew Brees!
— Gerald Alexander (@GAlexander21) March 14, 2021
Top-of-the-line to ever do @drewbrees pic.twitter.com/JrNoCAVJdi
— Shawne Merriman (@shawnemerriman) March 14, 2021
The legend, my brotha @drewbrees…..respect!!
— Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) March 14, 2021
We thanks, @drewbrees.
However, we cannot miss you. pic.twitter.com/MkA0W9ak9o
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) March 14, 2021
It was a pleasure to finish in opposition to you. Welcome to retirement. pic.twitter.com/aXD5pdjBbg
— Eli Manning (@EliManning) March 14, 2021