Drew Brees announced his retirement from the NFL on March 14, 2021, after 20 seasons in the league.

Quick Scoop: When did Drew Brees retire?

  • Drew Brees publicly announced that he was retiring from the NFL on March 14, 2021, in a video featuring his children and a message to fans.
  • His retirement became officially processed on the NFL transaction wire in June 2021, marking the formal end of his playing career.

A tiny bit of context

  • Brees retired after 20 NFL seasons, the last 15 with the New Orleans Saints, where he led the team to a Super Bowl XLIV win and earned Super Bowl MVP honors.
  • At the time he stepped away, he held the NFL record for career passing yards and ranked among the all‑time leaders in touchdown passes and completion percentage.

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