New Orleans Saints legend Drew Brees speaks at the Pro Football Hall of Fame press conference following his announcement as a member of the 2026 Hall of Fame class at the NFL Honors ceremony. Brees reflects on the lasting impact of Sean Payton, Mickey Loomis and the city of New Orleans on his career and legacy.

"I promise you I needed New Orleans more than New Orleans needed me"

A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Friday, February 6

Photos from the Pro Football Hall of Fame Press Conference following 2026 NFL Honors were New Orleans Saints legend Drew Brees was announced as part of the 2026 Hall of Fame class.

The legendary quarterback was named to the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility

Saints legends Rickey Jackson, Willie Roaf, and Morten Andersen welcome Drew Brees after he is announced at NFL Honors as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

Hall of Famer Kurt Warner and host Rich Eisen present the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2026 at the 15th annual NFL Honors.

Saints players, legends and fans attended the 2025 NFL Honors award show at the Palace of Fine Arts on February 5, 2026 during Super Bowl LX week in San Francisco.

The Caesars Superdome displayed a congratulatory message for Drew Brees on Thursday, February 5, 2026, in celebration of the Saints legend's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Drew Brees is introduced at NFL Honors as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026, celebrating his legendary New Orleans Saints career.

Brees and the rest of the class will be enshrined at the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio in August.

New Orleans Saints senior writer John DeShazier is on radio row this week at Super Bowl LX to bring you the latest news from around the NFL. On Thursday afternoon's podcast we talk with Saints quarterback Tyler Shough, ESPN analyst Louis Riddick, and NFL Network's Steve Wyche about 2026 NFL honors, Drew Brees, and New Orleans.

NFL Network's Steve Wyche discusses NFL headlines, Tyler Shough's rookie season, and his role at the NFL Network with John DeShazier. Saints Podcast for Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026.

ESPN analyst Louis Riddick joined John DeShazier on radio row at Super Bowl LX to talk about Tyler Shough's impressive rookie season and what he saw out of him in college. Saints Podcast for Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough joined John DeShazier on radio row to discuss winning the fan vote for Rookie of the Year, his crazy week at Super Bowl LX, and his love for New Orleans. Saints Podcast for Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026.

Drew Brees, Jahri Evans, Tyler Shough and Demario Davis named award finalists

New Orleans Saints senior writer John DeShazier is on radio row this week at Super Bowl LX to bring you the latest news from around the NFL. On Thursday morning's podcast we talk about Drew Brees, Demario Davis, Tyler Shough, New Orleans, and the upcoming NFL season with former Saints Benjamin Watson and Manti Te'o, NFL Network's Kimmi Chex, and Kay Adams from Up & Adams.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough made an impression in his rookie year with the Saints during the 2025 NFL season.

Rookie quarterback joins three Saints players who have won the award, including Alvin Kamara in 2017

A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Thursday, February 5