Saints quarterback Drew Brees enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame
The gist
Saints legend Drew Brees was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, in August.
He is the Saints' first first-ballot Hall of Famer, with a Ring of Honor induction still ahead.
How it unfolded
- Feb 5, 2026Brees is elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026.
- Aug 7, 2026Brees receives his Gold Jacket in Canton, Ohio, and poses for the official Class of 2026 portrait; he also takes part in a Raising Cane's event with Saints legends Willie Roaf, Morten Andersen and Rickey Jackson.
- Aug 8, 2026Brees is enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, with Sean Payton as his presenter and several former teammates attending.
Key terms
- Gold Jacket
- An institution that honors exceptional figures in a sport, here professional American football, with inductees including players, coaches and owners.
Source: Wikipedia