Phillip Rivers, eat your heart out.
According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday night, Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees seriously considered coming out of retirement to play for former head coach Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos in last season’s AFC title game.
The Broncos needed a quarterback after Bo Nix fractured his ankle in the Broncos’ wild overtime win over the Buffalo Bills the week prior. Brees, who had just turned 47, was contacted by Denver OC Joe Lombardi as well as offensive assistant Pete Carmichael. According to the report, Payton was not initially made aware of Lombardi and Carmichael’s inquiry to Brees.
Ultimately, discomfort in Brees’ wrist ended the idea shortly after it was floated, but Brees did give the prospect serious consideration, according to Schefter.
ESPN sources: Hall-of-Fame QB Drew Brees mulled playing for the Denver Broncos in last season’s AFC Championship game. t.co/SfsBCUPjLz
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 14, 2026Jarrett Stidham, Denver’s backup behind Nix, started the game against the New England Patriots — and Denver very nearly escaped with a win. The game was played in very snowy conditions, leveling the playing field for Denver’s defense to give Stidham a fighting chance. Still, the Broncos fell 10-7 behind a 17-for-31 performance from Stidham, including 1 touchdown and 1 interception.
Given the conditions, it’s tough to believe the 47-year-old Brees would have performed much better.
Prediction Markets 2027 Super Bowl Champion Learn more about Prediction Markets Kalshi Los Angeles R 13% Buffalo 9% Baltimore 8% San Francisco 8% Seattle 8% Kansas City 6% Philadelphia 5% Detroit 4% Green Bay 4% Los Angeles C 3% PredictDrew Brees reportedly considered playing for Denver Broncos in AFC title game Saturday Down South.
Hence then, the article about drew brees reportedly considered playing for denver broncos in afc title game was published today ( ) and is available on SATURDAY DOWN SOUTH ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Drew Brees reportedly considered playing for Denver Broncos in AFC title game )
Also on site :
- Pulitzer-Winning Author’s Novel, Written in a Home Basement, Ranked ‘Greatest Book of the Last 20 Years’
- ‘Combine your passion with an investment strategy’: Meet the VC using 500,000 Pokémon and trading cards as a hedge against a debt crisis
- Do employers value University of Phoenix graduates? The Harris Poll survey finds 98% report satisfaction