Brees Almost Came Back for Broncos | Huntsville News

Drew Brees, Hall of Fame QB and 47-year-old legend, nearly made a shocking playoff comeback—rumors swirled as former coaches Joe Lombardi and Pete Carmichael urged him to test the waters. He agreed to workouts, but wrist discomfort dashed any hopes of returning. Instead, Jarrett Stidham got the start for Denver in the AFC title game, catching even head coach Sean Payton off guard. Now, with Bo Nix healthy and ready, the Broncos aim to rebound against Jacksonville next Sunday. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.al.com/nfl/2026/09/denvers-sean-payton-reacts-to-rumors-of-drew-brees-replacing-bo-nix-in-playoffs.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cdb8dbb3ab2fbc0d Report issues to [email protected].