He has a younger brother, Reid (born 1981). A Sports Illustrated article stated he was named for Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Drew Pearson but in a 2014 interview Brees said this story was "just legend". His grandfather fought in the Battle of Okinawa.
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5.1 New Orleans Saints franchise recordsĭrew Christopher Brees was born on Janu in Dallas to Eugene Wilson "Chip" Brees II, a prominent trial lawyer, and Mina Ruth (née Akins died 2009), an attorney.Brees retired after the 2020 season and spent the 2021 season as an analyst on NBC Sunday Night Football. He also led the NFL in passing yards a record seven times.
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Īt the conclusion of his 15 seasons in New Orleans, Brees extended his total Pro Bowl selections to 13 and was twice named Offensive Player of the Year. He led the Saints between 20 to nine playoff runs, seven division titles (including four consecutive from 2017 to 2020), three NFC Championship Game appearances, and the franchise's first Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XLIV, earning him the championship's MVP award. Joining the Saints, he brought new success to a franchise that had only seven winning seasons, five playoff appearances, and one postseason win during the 39 years prior to his arrival.
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Re-signed to a one-year contract, Brees suffered a potentially career-ending injury the following season, which resulted in the Chargers allowing him to leave in free agency. Brees initially struggled before having a breakout season in 2004, earning him Pro Bowl and Comeback Player of the Year honors. Despite his collegiate success, questions over his height and arm strength caused him to not be selected until the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. He also holds the record of consecutive games with a touchdown pass, breaking the feat held by Johnny Unitas for 52 years.īrees played college football at Purdue, where he set the Big Ten Conference records for completions, attempts, and yards. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees is second in NFL career passing completion percentage, career touchdown passes, career passing yards, career pass completions, and career pass attempts.
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