Brees Almost Returned for Broncos | Denver Broncos News

In a wild twist of NFL history, the Denver Broncos nearly pulled off an impossible comeback during last year’s playoffs by reaching out to Hall of Famer Drew Brees—47 and retired since 2020—for help after their starter Bo Nix went down. Two former New Orleans assistants made the call, and Brees even agreed to work out to see if his arm could still handle the rigors of the game. But wrist discomfort ultimately derailed the plan. The Broncos, already struggling with backup Jarrett Stidham in a snowy AFC Championship loss, were desperate enough to consider Brees as a top-tier option—a move eerily reminiscent of Philip Rivers’ brief return with Indianapolis. Even at the Hall of Fame ceremony, Brees reportedly discussed this near-comeback with Sean Payton, sealing the deal that it was never going to happen. It’s a jaw-dropping “what if” that highlights how far teams will go—and how much legends still feel they have left to give. 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.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/drew_brees_reveals_he_nearly_came_back_to_play_for_desperate_afc_team_during_last_years_nfl_playoffs/s1_17759_44304890 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/52a0fc1483c79790 Report issues to [email protected].