Saints QB Brees confirms he will return next season

[January 21, 2019]  Drew Brees has some unfinished business he would like to address.

The New Orleans Saints' veteran quarterback confirmed Sunday that he plans to return for his 19th NFL season in the fall. The 40-year-old addressed questions about his future shortly after the Saints were eliminated by the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game.

"I plan on being here next season and making another run at it," said Brees, who had previously voiced plans to play at least another season or two.

Brees, whose 40th birthday was Tuesday, already is No. 1 on the all-time list with 74,437 career passing yards. He needs 563 more yards to become the first signal-caller in league history to reach the 75,000-yard milestone.
 

The Purdue product figures to climb other charts, as well. He is No. 2 on the all-time list for passing touchdowns with 520 -- only 19 scores behind the Peyton Manning (539) for the top spot.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) reacts after throwing a pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Brees passed for 3,992 yards, 32 touchdowns and five interceptions in 15 games this season, setting a single-season record by completing 74.4 percent of his passes. He is under contract through 2019, as he'll make $23 million between base salary and a roster bonus next year, while counting $33.5 million against the cap.

--Field Level Media

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