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Drew Brees delivered an emotional Pro Football Hall of Fame speech in Canton, thanking and sending love to New Orleans as he unveiled his bust alongside Sean Payton, a moment celebrated by Saints fans back home.
Drew Brees, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, reflected on his Chargers years and the lifelong bond with LaDainian Tomlinson, recounting how they grew up near each other, were Heisman finalists together, were drafted by the Chargers in 2001, and shared key milestones that helped shape his career before his move to the Saints.
A uniquely New Orleans tradition ties Drew Brees’ legacy to the city’s culture: after touchdowns, the Snake & Jake’s crew hands out free Jägermeister shots, a ritual some say best captures the Saints icon’s greatness and the city’s playful spirit.
Drew Brees used his Hall of Fame speech to thank Sean Payton and celebrate New Orleans, crediting Payton with reviving his career and praising the city for healing after Katrina, while reflecting on his 20-year NFL career (80,358 passing yards, 571 TDs, 13 Pro Bowls, Super Bowl XLIV and MVP) and the Saints’ role in the community.
CBS Sports ranks the five 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees by their college careers, placing Luke Kuechly (Boston College) at the top of Tier 1 as an all-time college legend, followed by Larry Fitzgerald (Pittsburgh) and Drew Brees (Purdue). Roger Craig (Nebraska) sits in Tier 2 as a great college player who excelled in the NFL, while Adam Vinatieri (South Dakota State) is listed in Tier 3 as a better pro than college player. None won a college national championship, but the group has eight combined Super Bowl titles; Fitzgerald and Kuechly are College Football Hall of Fame inductees. The piece highlights Kuechly’s tackle records, Fitzgerald’s prolific receiving, Brees’ Purdue/Big Ten records, Craig’s Nebraska backfield feat, and Vinatieri’s two-way kicking/punting prowess.
Five former NFL stars—Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig—will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton on Aug. 8 at 12 p.m. ET, with TV coverage on ESPN/NFL Network and streaming via Fubo from Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
Five players—Drew Brees, Roger Craig, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and Adam Vinatieri—will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 in Canton, Ohio, with ceremonies kicking off Aug. 6 and a Hall of Fame preseason game (Cardinals vs. Panthers). Brees led the Saints to Super Bowl 44 and finished with 80,358 passing yards and 571 touchdowns; Craig was a versatile 1,000/1,000 back; Fitzgerald ended with 17,492 receiving yards; Kuechly was a defensive stalwart in eight seasons; and Vinatieri connected on 599 field goals across 24 seasons and four Super Bowls.
Sean Payton, now with the Denver Broncos, was moved to tears when Drew Brees asked him to present him at the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction, highlighting their 15-year Saints partnership that included a Super Bowl title.
Drew Brees asked longtime Saints coach Sean Payton to introduce him at his Hall of Fame ceremony, delivering a moving moment that showcased their enduring bond and impact on the franchise.
Five groups are bidding to buy the San Diego Padres, led by Vuori founder Joe Kudla partnering with Drew Brees; other suitors include Joe Lacob and José Feliciano. First-round offers were due, with whispers of a near-$3 billion price tag as MLB eyes a possible deal around Opening Day.
Drew Brees, Roger Craig, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and Adam Vinatieri were elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026; enshrinement in Canton is set for Aug. 8, with ticket info and enshrinement-week events announced.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026: Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Adam Vinatieri, Luke Kuechly, and Roger Craig will be enshrined in Canton, with Brees and Fitzgerald on first ballot. The piece highlights their career milestones—Brees' passing records, Fitzgerald’s receptions/receiving yards, Vinatieri’s clutch kicking—along with Kuechly’s Defensive Player of the Year credentials and Craig’s 1,000-yard rushing/receiving season—while noting ongoing discussion about Belichick’s snub.
Drew Brees was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 and will be enshrined in Canton, Ohio this August; the Saints icon, a first-ballot inductee who led New Orleans to Super Bowl XLIV and set multiple NFL passing marks, was praised by Saints ownership and executives for his on-field excellence and leadership.
Amid fan outrage over Bill Belichick’s first-year Hall of Fame snub, the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2026 was announced: Roger Craig, Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and Adam Vinatieri will be enshrined in Canton, Aug. 8. The controversy cited Deflategate/Spygate as factors in Belichick’s exclusion and Kraft’s missed inductee threshold was noted; the ceremony will take place in Canton, Ohio.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 was revealed at NFL Honors, inducting Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig; the five-member class is one of the smallest in two decades, with four modern-era players elected and Craig the lone senior/contributor finalist chosen under the Hall’s bylaws.