Drew Brees taps Sean Payton as Hall of Fame presenter

Their New Orleans partnership began in 2006.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 301 min read

RT @Saints: "I can't believe you just did that" 🥹 @DrewBrees asks @SeanPayton to present him at the @ProFootballHOF 🎥 Via @NFL on X

What happened: Brees is one of five members of the Class of 2026. Enshrinement is scheduled for Aug. 8 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton.

Why it matters: The ceremony will headline the Saints' 60th-season celebrations. It also falls during the 20th anniversary year of the club's return to the Superdome.

By the numbers: Brees finished his career with 80,358 passing yards and 571 touchdown passes, both second in NFL history.

What to watch: The Class of 2026 will receive its Gold Jackets on Aug. 7, one night before enshrinement.

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@Saints 2026-07-30T16:18:02.461785+00:00

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