Brees taps Payton as Hall of Fame presenter

The pair brought New Orleans its only Super Bowl title.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 301 min read

The call in which Drew Brees asked Sean Payton to be his Hall of Fame presenter, via the @Saints. https://t.co/hS1V8niwt Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Drew Brees is one of five members of the Hall of Fame's Class of 2026. He earned election in his first year of eligibility.

Why it matters: Brees and Payton joined New Orleans in 2006 and reached the NFC championship game that season. Their selection began a partnership that lasted through the 2020 season.

By the numbers: Brees and Payton went 144-85 across the regular season and playoffs, tied for the second-most wins by a head coach-starting quarterback pairing.

What to watch: Brees will be enshrined Aug. 8 in Canton. His Saints ring ceremony will follow during the 2026 season.

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@AdamSchefter 2026-07-30T19:03:37.606196+00:00

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