Drew Brees to be honored by the Saints at halftime during the Broncos game

Back in May, the New Orleans Saints announced that their beloved former QB Drew Brees would be inducted into the Saints Hall of Fame this year. With the Hall of Fame luncheon set to take place Thursday at noon, the team has released the special events planned for the Thursday night’s primetime game against the Denver Broncos in the Caesars Superdome.

In a press release, the Saints said they will honor the legendary quarterback during a halftime ceremony inducting him into the Saints Hall of Fame, celebrating his remarkable impact on the franchise and the city. Additionally, Saints gameday announcer Doug Moreau will receive the prestigious Joe Gemelli “Fleur de Lis” Award for his significant contributions over the years. Both honorees will be recognized during this halftime ceremony.

All fans in attendance at the game will receive a Drew Brees themed rally towel. The team are also encouraging fans attending the game, as well as those watching from home, to participate in “Black Thursday” by wearing black attire. This collective display of support aims to create an electric atmosphere inside the Caesars Superdome as the Saints take the field under the bright lights of prime time.

Brees retired from the NFL back on March 15, 2021, exactly 15 years to the day that he first signed in New Orleans.

During his time in New Orleans, just some of Brees accomplishments included:

• 13x Pro Bowl selection
• 7x Passing yards leader
• 6x Completion percentage leader
• 5x All Pro
• 4x Passing yards leader
• 2x NFL Offensive Player of the Year
• Most career 5,000 yards seasons: 5 (2008, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2016)
• NFL’s all-time leader in touchdown passes (December 16, 2019, vs. Colts)
• Most consecutive games with a touchdown pass: 54
• Most passing touchdowns in a game: 7 (November 1, 2015 vs. Giants)
• Highest completion percentage in a season: 74.4% (2018 season)
• Highest completion percentage in a game: 96.7% (December 16th, 2019 vs. Colts)
• 2006 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year
• 2010 AP Athlete of the Year
• 2010 Sportsperson of the Year
• 2011 Bart Starr Award
• 2018 Art Rooney Award
• Super Bowl XLIV Champion and MVP

Brees finished his incredible 20-year NFL career with 80,538 passing yards, 571 touchdown passes, and a completion percentage of 67.7%.

His next stop after the Saints Hall of Fame, will undoubtably be the NFL Hall of Fame, which he is first eligible for in 2026