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

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

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.

Right guard played 11 seasons in New Orleans for the Saints

The New Orleans Saints and Dudley DeBosier hosted members of the Army, Marines, Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center for the 2026 Battle of the Branches on Thursday, January 29. Saints legend Pat Swilling, former defensive end Buford Jordan, and former kicker Greg Fassitt, along with Saints quarterback Tyler Shough and center Erik McCoy, were in attendance for the round-robin tournament featuring challenges such as tug-of-war, the 40-yard dash, and field goal kicking.

New Orleans Saints legend Daryl Terrell joined the team and Dudley DeBosier to build care kits for victims of domestic violence in Baton Rouge on Monday, January 26, 2026. The care packages were donated to the Capital Area Family Justice Center.

The New Orleans Saints and Bud Light hosted the third annual Saints First Responders Flag Football Tournament as participants from Jefferson and Orleans Parish competed at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

Brees selected as finalist in first year of eligibility, Evans selected as finalist for third consecutive time

The New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame honored Tracy Porter and Brett Maxie as the newest members inducted during a luncheon held on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. Additionally, the late Ed Daniels was honored with the Joe Gemelli "Fleur de Lis" Award, and Steve Gleason received the inaugural Saints Hall of Fame Courage Award.

New Orleans Saints legends attended the annual Hall of Fame Gala as part of Alumni Weekend on Saturday, Dec. 13 at Chateau Country Club.

"The Saints, the city, the fan base — they mean so much to us. You guys are like family to us"

The New Orleans Saints honored Tracy Porter and Brett Maxie as the newest members inducted into the Saints Hall of Fame during a luncheon held on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. Additionally, the late Ed Daniels was honored with the Joe Gemelli "Fleur de Lis" Award, and Steve Gleason received the inaugural Saints Hall of Fame Courage Award.

Saints legend Steve Gleason received the inaugural Saints Hall of Fame Courage Award during a luncheon held on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025.

The New Orleans Saints honored Saints legend Tracy Porter as the newest member inducted into the Saints Hall of Fame during a luncheon held on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025.

The New Orleans Saints honored Saints legend Brett Maxie as the newest member inducted into the Saints Hall of Fame during a luncheon held on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025.

The late Ed Daniels was honored with the Joe Gemelli "Fleur de Lis" Award during a luncheon held on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. His wife Robin Daniels accepted the award on his behalf.

New Orleans Saints legend Bobby Hebert joined Keesler Federal Credit Union to recognize local first responders and present them with First Responders of the Year awards.

Brees selected as semifinalist in first year of eligibility, Evans selected as semifinalist for fourth consecutive time

"The Saints were the team that believed in me when nobody did"

Graham earned 3 Pro Bowl selections and 2 All-Pro honors during six seasons with the Saints

New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson and legend Pat Swilling joined volunteers from Entergy and the American Red Cross to assemble care packages for military members as part of the NFL's Salute to Service month on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025.

Former guard Jahri Evans again among final 52 modern-era players

New Orleans Saints legend Steve Gleason hosted his 13th annual Gleason Gras, an evening of live music, auctions, and great New Orleans food at Generations Hall in New Orleans on Friday, October 10, 2025. The event is held to raise awareness for ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation's mission to improve life for people living with ALS.

Tickets are now available for the Saints Hall of Fame Gala and the induction luncheon for Brett Maxie and Tracy Porter

Former New Orleans Saints quarterback nominated in his first year of eligibility

New Orleans Saints legend Garrett Hartley joined Sir Saint and the Saints Cheer Krewe to sign autographs for local fans at the Verizon store in Metairie on Saturday, September 20, 2025.

With New Orleans Saints legends Rickey Jackson and Devery Hendeson on hand, the Belle Chasse Cardinals hosted rival South Plaquemines Hurricanes during the Louisiana High School Football Under the Lights game presented by Venture Global on Friday, September 19, 2025.

New Orleans Saints legend Daryl Terrell joined Canadian National to host a rail safety training for local students at George Washington Carver High School on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

New Orleans Saints legend Vince Buck joined Canadian National to host a rail safety training for local students at West St. John High School on Monday, September 15, 2025.

Three Saints Hall of Famers are among 162 to be considered for selection in the Seniors category

Former New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu was honored with "Doing the Most Good" award at the Salvation Army Shield of Hope Gala at the Glazer Club inside Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sept. 10, 2025.

Horn is tied for franchise record with 28 100-yard receiving games

Former New Orleans Saints left tackle Terron Armstead speaks with the media at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center after announcing his official retirement from the NFL earlier in the offseason.

New Orleans Saints legend Terron Armstead speaks with the media at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 after retiring earlier in the offseason.

'He was my hero, he was my John Wayne'

'I think it's important to treat people right, do the right thing, and just fall forward'

Several New Orleans Saints legends attended 2025 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, Aug. 19.

Brees was in Canton last week to celebrate induction of former Chargers teammate Antonio Gates

'I think the biggest thing Mickey is asking me to do is just kind of view the landscape of what's happening in the building, see where I can add value in the evaluation process and development of players'