Saints teammates, coaches, and media react to Drew Brees Hall of Fame announcement

Current and former NFL players share their support for legendary Saints quarterback

Feb 06, 2026 at 05:29 PM

On February 5, 2026 during the 15th annual NFL Honors award ceremony, it was announced that New Orleans Saints legendary quarterback Drew Brees will be inducted as part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026, becoming the inaugural first-ballot Hall of Famer in franchise history. 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.

Several current Saints players, former teammates and coaches, along with media members reacted to the news and offered congratulations for the 20-year NFL legend:

He came when most were leaving...Set a bar so high for all of us....He lead immediately....
He's OUR 1st Ballot HOF QB!
Congratulations Drew Brees. Also, Congratulations to Your wife Brittany, Baylen, Bowen, Callen and Rylen. It was an honor to have coached you. pic.twitter.com/s6zKDcvj9L
— Sean Payton (@SeanPayton) February 6, 2026

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Breezy first ballot!!! pic.twitter.com/0liwpaJuiv
— Cam Jordan (@camjordan94) February 6, 2026

1ST BALLOT BREEZY!!!! @drewbrees pic.twitter.com/vRUCYD2t4L
— Mark Ingram II (@markingramII) February 6, 2026

🐐 x 🧥… @drewbrees
Congratulations on the HOF Brother!!
The Greatest Ever‼️#WhoDat ⚜️⚜️⚜️
— T. Stead 🎤🎧 (@T_Armstead72) February 6, 2026

🥹🥹 Teammates! 🙏🏿🙏🏿 https://t.co/Jcfe6kbsw5
— Chris Banjo (@Chris1Banjo) February 6, 2026

CONGRATS @drewbrees & @LarryFitzgerald

LEFT NO DOUBT!
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) February 6, 2026

My GOAT!!! Honored to have been teammates https://t.co/osZBlc13ov
— Alex Anzalone (@AlexAnzalone34) February 6, 2026

🙌🏾 😢 Congratulations Breesy!! https://t.co/gIRPug9tE0
— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) February 6, 2026

Drew Brees…1st ballot Hall of Famer! https://t.co/RnkyTVfPNo
— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) February 6, 2026

We were blessed to have a leader that not only was our best player but he was our hardest worker. Every day he stepped into the building dedicated himself to perfecting the game and leading our team. 🙏
⚜️#SaintsStandard🏆 https://t.co/ux5PnnP31k
— Scott Shanle⁵⁸ (@scottshanle) February 6, 2026

#whodat !!! https://t.co/dCF8j6acRd
— Luke McCown (@luke_mccown) February 6, 2026

Drew Brees what a honor to have had the opportunity to get it in with you 💪🏾. The best ever! Congratulations ! See you in Canton 😎🫡 1st Ballot
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) February 6, 2026

I know I speak for a lot of New Orleanians when I say no athlete brought us more joy as fans than Drew Brees. Thrilled to see him go to Canton on the first ballot. Gonna be a lotta Whodats in Ohio this summer. ⚜️ https://t.co/9lTvYSQm4Q
— stan verrett (@stanverrett) February 6, 2026

He was my favorite player when he played. LOVE me some Drew Brees! Drew Dat! https://t.co/PTs5LZNCPG
— Nischelle Turner (@nischelleturner) February 6, 2026

No surprise but a big congrats to @drewbrees for being a first ballot HOFer!

Honored to have covered his whole #Saints career--what always stood out for me (he was often better after a loss than a win) knowing what he said impacted the locker room--a true leader! pic.twitter.com/EQTndZulVM
— Mike Nabors (@MikeNabors) February 6, 2026

Congratulations to Drew Brees on his election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

A legendary career defined by leadership, resilience, and excellence. Well deserved.#DrewBrees | #Saints | #NFL | #NFLHallOfFame | #Legend | #VictoryOverInjury https://t.co/4PeXPBZgpy
— Andrews Sports Med (@AndrewsSportMed) February 6, 2026

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Saints teammates, coaches, and media react to Drew Brees Hall of Fame announcement

Current and former NFL players share their support for legendary Saints quarterback

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