Report: Drew Brees’ unexpected appearance on Monday Night Football isn’t a sign of a permanent role

Drew Brees, the legendary Super Bowl-winning quarterback, may not be done with television just yet. After a brief stint at NBC following his retirement, Brees made an unexpected appearance on ESPN's Monday Night Countdown, igniting speculation about a possible return to broadcasting. While insiders suggest this wasn't a job audition, many believe the future Hall of Famer could be poised to take on a new role in the booth. Here's why fans are buzzing about Brees' potential comeback.

Could Drew Brees make a comeback to the broadcast booth?

Drew Brees, the former Super Bowl-winning quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, might be eyeing a return to television. After retiring, Brees joined NBC but spent only a year with the network. On Nov. 11, he made a surprise appearance on ESPN's Monday Night Countdown, sparking speculation among fans about a potential comeback to broadcasting. While Michael McCarthy of FrontOfficeSports.com confirmed that Brees' appearance wasn't a job audition, he believes the future Hall of Famer could soon be back behind the microphone calling games.


"I think Brees would be better off joining CBS or Fox as a No. 2 or No. 3 game analyst, and learning his new craft, before reaching for a No. 1 job," McCarthy wrote in his article.” (via: Sportskeeda)


Drew Brees retired in 2021 after an illustrious career, amassing 80,358 passing yards and 571 touchdowns. A true legend, he led the New Orleans Saints to victory in Super Bowl XLIV.

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Drew Brees plans to call NFL games

After Drew Brees' retirement, NBC brought him on with plans for him to call NFL games. However, his tenure lasted just one year. Now, nearly three years later, Brees is still eager to return to the booth and pursue his dream of calling NFL action.


“I think I could be the absolute best at it, if given the opportunity,” Brees told Owen Poindexter of FrontOfficeSports.com in September. “I valued my time at NBC so much, for that year after I played, I spent most of that time in-studio on Sunday Night Football, having to work with some incredible people...


"But I didn’t really get the chance to broadcast NFL games. And that’s what I feel like I’m most qualified to do. That’s what I feel like I’m most passionate about. And certainly where my knowledge base lies, right? Telling the story of the game, getting you inside the huddle, getting you inside the quarterback’s head, letting you know how we’re attacking this defense... That to me is something I’d love to do down the road when the time is right.”


It's become a familiar trend for former players to step into the broadcast booth, and some have truly excelled. Legends like Greg Olsen, Tom Brady, and Tony Romo have all made a name for themselves as top NFL broadcasters.