Drew Brees is one of the most popular players in all of NFL history.
The New Orleans Saints legend retired after the 2020 season.
That said, he still remains very active on social media, as he has over 1.7 million followers on Instagram.
Saints Legend Drew Brees Made A Heartfelt Post
GettyFormer quarterback Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints looks on prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at at Caesars Superdome on November 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
On Memorial Day, Brees made a heartfelt post to Instagram.
He wrote: “Memorial Day in Barcelona. Honoring all those who have served and sacrificed for our great country, today and every day! 🇺🇸”
There were over 13,000 likes on the post.
Here’s what people were saying in the comments:
@mauricemendoza: “Get it!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thanks for remembering those that have fallen!”
@addicted_2ink504: “We need you to run straight to the Superdome and be our quarterback coach continue to get in shape, brother who that nation love you”
@mathewgould06: “Drew!!! The GOAT 🐐🔥🔥🔥”
@k2adams: “Do they know they’re working out with a Super Bowl Champion Hall of Famer?🙌”
@acornejod: “Woa, you are in my country. Wellcome to Spain. @drewbrees Go south, to Sevilla, would be a dream for me to meet the goat. Geaux Saints ⚜️.”
GettyDrew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints looks on from the sidelines during the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on January 1, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Looking At Brees
GettyNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – DECEMBER 23: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints reacts during the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 23, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Brees was the 32nd pick in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Purdue.
He spent the first five years of his career with the San Diego Chargers.
Following the Chargers, the 47-year-old went on a legendary 15-year run with the Saints, winning the Super Bowl in 2010.
Over 287 career games, Brees threw for 80,358 passing yards and 571 touchdowns.
Saints Last Season
GettyHead coach Kellen Moore of the New Orleans Saints speaks to media during the OTA Offseason Workout at Ochsner Sports Performance Center on May 28, 2026 in Metairie, Louisiana.
The Saints finished last season with a 6-11 record, which had them at the bottom of the NFC South.
They have not been able to make the NFL playoffs since 2020 (when Brees was still on the team).
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