Drew Brees Receives NFL Hall of Fame Gold Jacket

The legendary Saints quarterback will be enshrined in Canton on August 8th.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 2:12pm

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An abstract expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors, capturing the raw energy and dynamic motion of an NFL quarterback through rapid brushstrokes that dissolve the player's face and uniform into unrecognizable splatters of paint.The induction of Saints legend Drew Brees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame celebrates his explosive career and lasting impact on the game.New Orleans Today

Drew Brees, the former New Orleans Saints quarterback and one of the most prolific passers in NFL history, has officially received his Pro Football Hall of Fame gold jacket. Brees, who retired after the 2020 season, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on August 8th as part of the Class of 2026.

Why it matters

Brees' induction into the Hall of Fame is a significant milestone for the Saints franchise and the city of New Orleans. As the best player in Saints history, Brees led the team to a Super Bowl championship in 2010 and rewrote the NFL record books with his pinpoint accuracy and prolific passing numbers.

The details

In a video released by the Saints, Brees is seen opening the box containing his gold Hall of Fame jacket for the first time, expressing awe at the shiny buttons and his name emblazoned on the jacket. Brees will become just the fifth player who played a majority of his career in New Orleans to make the Hall of Fame, joining Rickey Jackson, Willie Roaf, Morten Andersen, and Sam Mills.

  • Brees retired from the NFL following the 2020 season.
  • Brees was announced as part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 a couple of months ago.
  • Brees will be officially enshrined in Canton, Ohio on August 8, 2026.

The players

Drew Brees

The legendary quarterback who spent the majority of his 20-year NFL career with the New Orleans Saints, leading the team to a Super Bowl championship in 2010 and rewriting the league's passing records.

Rickey Jackson

A Hall of Fame linebacker who played for the Saints from 1981 to 1993 and was the first player from the Saints franchise to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Willie Roaf

An offensive tackle who played for the Saints from 1993 to 2001 and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2012.

Morten Andersen

A kicker who played for the Saints from 1982 to 1994 and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2017.

Sam Mills

A linebacker who played for the Saints from 1986 to 1994 and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2022.

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What they’re saying

“Oh, wow. You see the buttons on this, babe? It has my name! It's shinier than I imagined.”

— Drew Brees, Hall of Fame Quarterback

What’s next

Brees will be officially enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 8, 2026 in Canton, Ohio.

The takeaway

Drew Brees' induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame cements his legacy as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history and the best player to ever wear a Saints uniform. His record-breaking career and Super Bowl championship have cemented his place among the all-time greats of the game.