What happened: Drew Brees attempted to come out of retirement and play for Denver after Bo Nix's ankle injury before the AFC Championship Game. He felt discomfort in his wrist during a workout, and the idea was dropped.
NFL·ANALYSIS·September 15, 2026 01:50 AM ET
Drew Brees nearly joined Broncos for AFC title game
Wrist discomfort stopped the workout
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 151 min read
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