Brees says Hall ruling would not block Broncos return

He said the exchange turned to a one-week comeback idea.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 151 min read

Drew Brees to me on mindset after HOF CEO Jim Porter assured him playing for Denver wouldn’t negate his HOF enshrinement Via @WerderEdNFL on X

What happened: Hall of Fame CEO Jim Porter told Drew Brees that playing for Denver would not affect his enshrinement. Brees said he then asked about coming back that week, calling it "just joking around - kind of."

Why it matters: The comment adds a fresh detail to the Broncos comeback discussion around Brees earlier this year. It also suggests Hall of Fame status was not the sticking point in his thinking about a Denver return.

By the numbers: Denver Broncos scored 10 points in a 31-10 final.

What to watch: Watch for whether Brees offers a fuller timeline on when the exchange happened and how seriously he weighed the idea.

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@WerderEdNFL 2026-09-15T17:22:46.867553+00:00

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