Saints' newly enshrined quarterback belongs in the NFL's all-time top five
His 80,358 passing yards and 571 touchdown passes both rank second in league history.
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RT @Saints: Today, Drew Brees becomes a Pro Football Hall of Famer.
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What happened: The first-ballot inductee enters Canton today as one of five members of the 2026 class. His NFL career spanned 20 seasons, including 15 with New Orleans from 2006 through 2020.
Why it matters: He surpassed 5,000 passing yards five times and led the league in passing yards seven times. Seven seasons above 70 percent completions and a Super Bowl MVP award outweigh the thinner trophy case in any all-time ranking.