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<h2 style="text-align: center">New Orleans Saints 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report</h2>
The New Orleans Saints came into existence ahead of the 1967 NFL season after the league granted the city a franchise. They derive the name from the city and a calling card of the city’s culture. i.e. Jazz. The <a href="https://aleteia.org/2018/09/25/song-of-faith-and-jazz-how-the-new-orleans-saints-got-their-name/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">name</a> “Saints” came from the Louis Armstrong melody “When the Saints go marching in.”
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-400766" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201005185319/New-Orleans-Saints-Logo.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1080" />
The song is used as chants at the team’s home stadiums, which have changed twice. The Saints made their NFL bow at the Tulane Stadium before moving to the Superdome where they are based even in the 2020 NFL season. 
In the 2005 NFL season, New Orleans had to <a href="https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/sports/nfl/saints/2020/09/13/saints-flashback-n-o-dealt-empty-and-damaged-dome-2005/5778594002/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">play</a> their share of home games in New York’s Giants Stadium, San Antonio’s Alamodome, and the LSU Tigers’ Tiger Stadium. 
In keeping with the Saints theme, the club’s official launch date was on November 1, known as All-Saints day.
The New Orleans Saints entered the ranks of professional football for the 1967 NFL season. Right from their first game, they retained their black and gold colors. The New Orleans Saints endured two decades of failure and couldn’t make a mark. 
They claimed a first divisional title nearly a quarter of a century after making their NFL bow. This didn’t prove to be the kick they needed as they slipped back into oblivion. The <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Saints</a> ended the 90s with a combined 15-33 record in the 1997, 1998, and 1999 NFL seasons. 
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The turn of the century brought about the winds of change for ‘The Black and Gold’. After just a solitary post-season appearance, the franchise has transformed into playoff regulars. 
Led by long time New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, and Head Coach Sean Payton led outfit features in the NFC South alongside Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 
The Saints finished their 2020 campaign with a 12-4 record and placed first in the NFC South. Brees led the franchise to a Wild Card Playoffs win vs the Chicago Bears 21-9. However, they fell to their divisional rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-30 in the Divisional Playoffs.


[caption id="attachment_487398" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-487398 size-full" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1285851591.jpg" alt="Drew Brees" width="1920" height="1280" /> NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 15: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints reacts following a play during their game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 15, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center">Owner Achievements</h2>
Gayle Benson is the owner of the New Orleans Saints and NBA side New Orleans Pelicans. She <a href="https://www.fox8live.com/story/37748530/bensons-will-gayle-benson-named-sole-beneficiary-heirs-and-descendants-cut-out-of-inheritance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">took over</a> the position after her husband Tom Benson died in 2018. 
The businessman <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/1985/03/13/sports/sports-people-deal-made-for-saints.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">paid</a> $70 million for the team ahead of the 1985 NFL season. 
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Benson's primary aim was to ensure the city had a football team as the previous owners wished to cut their losses. The party interested in the purchase may have moved the team away from its base, which did not sit well with Benson, who took matters into his own hands. 
At the time of the purchase, the Saints had yet to make it past the regular season in 18 attempts. Under Benson, the franchise's fortunes changed as they made it to two playoffs in the next five seasons. 

<h2 style="text-align: center">New Orleans Saints Achievements</h2>
The New Orleans Saints have won the Super Bowl <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201002070clt.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">XLIV</a> title for the 2009 NFL season. They beat the Indianapolis Colts - to follow up their maiden Conference Championship win and bring football's biggest prize to the state of Louisiana for the first time. 
Besides the solitary Vincent Lombardi Trophy triumph, the franchise has claimed the divisional title eight times. Furthermore, they have made it to the playoffs 13 times, with eight of these appearances coming after Drew Brees signed with the team ahead of the 2006 NFL season. 
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Their stronghold on the NFC South since 2002 exhibits the formidable unit they are. Despite sustained dominance in the new millennium, the New Orleans Saints are yet to produce a regular-season NFL MVP winner. 
Nine individuals associated with the New Orleans Saints are part of the Pro Football <a href="https://www.profootballhof.com/heroes-of-the-game/franchises/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hall of Fame</a>. 

<h2 style="text-align: center">New Orleans Saints Logo</h2>
The New Orleans Saints' logo has changed in the NFL seasons that they have been in football. However, the central theme signifying the Fleur-de-lis.
For 33 years from 1967 to 1999, the Fleur-de-lis was black with a tracing of white within the structure. 
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In the year 2000, the New Orleans Saints introduced their primary color gold to replace the huge chunk of black in the middle. 
The dark shade of gold became brighter ahead of the 2002 NFL season. After nine seasons with the crest, the Saints lightened the logo further in 2012. Ahead of the 2017 NFL season, the New Orleans Saints introduced their fifth logo. It featured a unique tinge of gold previously unseen on their logos. 

<h2 style="text-align: center">New Orleans Saints 2022 Sponsors</h2>
BlockParty, a fan-focused hospitality and entertainment company entered into an exclusive agreement to become the official tailgate and hospitality partner of the Saints. The company will offer a limited three-game release of pre-game hospitality options to Saints fans. Additionally, the New Orleans Saints also have a tie-up with Window World.
Not to mention, the Invisalign brand was named official Clear Aligner Sponsor of the NFL and by extension, the New Orleans Saints. SeatGeek was also named as the Primary Ticketing platform of two New Orleans entities, the Saints and the Pelican.

<h2 style="text-align: center">New Orleans Saints 2022 Roster Foundation</h2>
 The roster comprises three quarterbacks, five running backs, six wide receivers, three tight ends, eight offensive linemen, nine defensive linemen, five linebackers, eleven defensive backs, and three special teams players. 

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<td>Quarterbacks</td>
<td>#16 Ian Book

#14 Andy Dalton

#2 Jameis Winston</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Running Backs</td>
<td>#5 Mark Ingram II

#34 Tony Jones Jr.

#41 Alvin Kamara

#33 Abram Smith

#24 Dwayne Washington</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wide Receivers</td>
<td>#87 Kawaan Baker

#1 Marquez Callaway

#84 Dai'Jean Dixon

#80 Jarvis Landry

#85 Kirk Merritt

#12 Chris Olave

#10 Tre'Quan Smith

#13 Michael Thomas

#11 Deonte Harty

#89 Rashid Shaheed</td>
</tr>
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<td>Tight Ends</td>
<td>#7 Taysom Hill

#88 J.P. Holtz

#83 Juwan Johnson

#44 Lucas Krull

#82 Adam Trautman

#81 Nick Vannett</td>
</tr>
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<td>Offensive Linemen</td>
<td>#72 Nick Martin

#78 Erik McCoy

#51 Cesar Ruiz

#68 Josh Andrews

#75 Andrus Peat

#74 James Hurst

#62 Derrick Kelly II

#66 Lewis Kidd

#64 Derek Schweiger

#76 Calvin Throckmorton

#70 Trevor Penning

#65 Khalique Washington</td>
</tr>
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<td>Defensive Linemen</td>
<td>#54 Taco Charlton

#92 Marcus Davenport

#96 Carl Granderson

#94 Cameron Jordan

#90 Tanoh Kpassagnon

#60 Niko Lalos

#98 Payton Turner

#97 Malcolm Roach

#57 Josh Black

#95 Albert Huggins

#59 Jordan Jackson

#93 David Onyemata

#91 Kentavius Street

#99 Shy Tuttle</td>
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<td>Linebackers</td>
<td>#53 Zack Baun

#56 Demario Davis

#50 Andrew Dowell

#55 Kaden Elliss

#40 Chase Hansen

#45 Nephi Sewell

#20 Pete Werner

#58 Eric Wilson

#47 Jon Bostic</td>
</tr>
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<td>Defensive Back</td>
<td>#29 Paulson Adebo

#23 Marshon Lattimore

#43 Quenton Meeks

#21 Bradley Roby

#27 Alontae Taylor

#26 P.J. Williams

#37 Brian Allen

#39 DaMarcus Fields

#22 C.J. Gardner-Johnson

#48 J.T. Gray

#35 Vincent Gray</td>
</tr>
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<td>Special Team</td>
<td>#3 Wil Lutz

#49 Zach Wood

#4 Blake Gillikin</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center">2022 Charity</h2>
There are several Player Foundations rooted towards community service including the Brees Dream Foundation that comes in with a mission to improve the quality of life for cancer patients and provide care, education, and opportunities for children and families. Furthermore, the Malcolm Jenkins Foundation transformed its Holiday Relief Initiative to safely feed families during COVID-19.
Not to mention, the Saints use the Ascend Fundraising Solutions platform to allow fans an opportunity to donate to local charitable organizations by participating in an electronic 50/50 raffle. At each game, half of the net proceeds collected will benefit a designated cause.

<h2 style="text-align: center">Achievements and History</h2>
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<td width="301">Founded</td>
<td width="301">1966</td>
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<tr>
<td width="301">Owner</td>
<td width="301">Gayle Benson</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">CEO</td>
<td width="301">Ben Hales</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Head Coach</td>
<td width="301">Dennis Allen</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">General Manager</td>
<td width="301">Mickey Loomis</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Stadium</td>
<td width="301">Mercedes-Benz Superdome</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Location</td>
<td width="301">New Orleans, Louisiana</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Sponsors</td>
<td width="301">Invisalign, Blockparty, Seat Geek, ReplyBuy, Window World, Budlight, COX, Coca-Cola</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Championships</td>
<td width="301">League championships (1)

Super Bowl championships (1)

2009 (XLIV)

Conference championships (1)

NFC: 2009

Division championships (9)

NFC West: 1991, 2000

NFC South: 2006, 2009, 2011, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Official Website</td>
<td width="301">New Orleans Saints: <a href="https://www.neworleanssaints.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.neworleanssaints.com</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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New Orleans Saints 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report The New Orleans Saints came into existence ahead of the 1967 NFL season after the league granted the city a franchise. They derive the name from the city and a calling card of the city’s culture. i.e. Jazz. The name “Saints” came from the Louis Armstrong melody “When the Saints go marching in.” The song is used as chants at the team’s home stadiums, which have changed twice. The Saints made their NFL bow at the Tulane Stadium before moving to the Superdome where they are based even in the 2020 NFL season.  In the 2005 NFL season, New Orleans had to play their share of home games in New York’s Giants Stadium, San Antonio’s Alamodome, and the LSU Tigers’ Tiger Stadium.  In keeping with the Saints theme, the club’s official launch date was on November 1, known as All-Saints day. The New Orleans Saints entered the ranks of professional football for the 1967 NFL season. Right from their first game, they retained their black and gold colors. The New Orleans Saints endured two decades of failure and couldn’t make a mark. They claimed a first divisional title nearly a quarter of a century after making their NFL bow. This didn’t prove to be the kick they needed as they slipped back into oblivion. The Saints ended the 90s with a combined 15-33 record in the 1997, 1998, and 1999 NFL seasons.  The turn of the century brought about the winds of change for ‘The Black and Gold’. After just a solitary post-season appearance, the franchise has transformed into playoff regulars.  Led by long time New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, and Head Coach Sean Payton led outfit features in the NFC South alongside Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  The Saints finished their 2020 campaign with a 12-4 record and placed first in the NFC South. Brees led the franchise to a Wild Card Playoffs win vs the Chicago Bears 21-9. However, they fell to their divisional rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-30 in the Divisional Playoffs. NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA &#8211; NOVEMBER 15: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints reacts following a play during their game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 15, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Owner Achievements Gayle Benson is the owner of the New Orleans Saints and NBA side New Orleans Pelicans. She took over the position after her husband Tom Benson died in 2018.  The businessman paid $70 million for the team ahead of the 1985 NFL season.  Benson&#8217;s primary aim was to ensure the city had a football team as the previous owners wished to cut their losses. The party interested in the purchase may have moved the team away from its base, which did not sit well with Benson, who took matters into his own hands.  At the time of the purchase, the Saints had yet to make it past the regular season in 18 attempts. Under Benson, the franchise&#8217;s fortunes changed as they made it to two playoffs in the next five seasons.  New Orleans Saints Achievements The New Orleans Saints have won the Super Bowl XLIV title for the 2009 NFL season. They beat the Indianapolis Colts &#8211; to follow up their maiden Conference Championship win and bring football&#8217;s biggest prize to the state of Louisiana for the first time.  Besides the solitary Vincent Lombardi Trophy triumph, the franchise has claimed the divisional title eight times. Furthermore, they have made it to the playoffs 13 times, with eight of these appearances coming after Drew Brees signed with the team ahead of the 2006 NFL season.  Their stronghold on the NFC South since 2002 exhibits the formidable unit they are. Despite sustained dominance in the new millennium, the New Orleans Saints are yet to produce a regular-season NFL MVP winner.  Nine individuals associated with the New Orleans Saints are part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.  New Orleans Saints Logo The New Orleans Saints&#8217; logo has changed in the NFL seasons that they have been in football. However, the central theme signifying the Fleur-de-lis. For 33 years from 1967 to 1999, the Fleur-de-lis was black with a tracing of white within the structure.  In the year 2000, the New Orleans Saints introduced their primary color gold to replace the huge chunk of black in the middle.  The dark shade of gold became brighter ahead of the 2002 NFL season. After nine seasons with the crest, the Saints lightened the logo further in 2012. Ahead of the 2017 NFL season, the New Orleans Saints introduced their fifth logo. It featured a unique tinge of gold previously unseen on their logos.  New Orleans Saints 2022 Sponsors BlockParty, a fan-focused hospitality and entertainment company entered into an exclusive agreement to become the official tailgate and hospitality partner of the Saints. The company will offer a limited three-game release of pre-game hospitality options to Saints fans. Additionally, the New Orleans Saints also have a tie-up with Window World. Not to mention, the Invisalign brand was named official Clear Aligner Sponsor of the NFL and by extension, the New Orleans Saints. SeatGeek was also named as the Primary Ticketing platform of two New Orleans entities, the Saints and the Pelican. New Orleans Saints 2022 Roster Foundation  The roster comprises three quarterbacks, five running backs, six wide receivers, three tight ends, eight offensive linemen, nine defensive linemen, five linebackers, eleven defensive backs, and three special teams players.   Quarterbacks #16 Ian Book #14 Andy Dalton #2 Jameis Winston  Running Backs #5 Mark Ingram II #34 Tony Jones Jr. #41 Alvin Kamara #33 Abram Smith #24 Dwayne Washington  Wide Receivers #87 Kawaan Baker #1 Marquez Callaway #84 Dai&#8217;Jean Dixon #80 Jarvis Landry #85 Kirk Merritt #12 Chris Olave #10 Tre&#8217;Quan Smith #13 Michael Thomas #11 Deonte Harty #89 Rashid Shaheed  Tight Ends #7 Taysom Hill #88 J.P. Holtz #83 Juwan Johnson #44 Lucas Krull #82 Adam Trautman #81 Nick Vannett  Offensive Linemen #72 Nick Martin #78 Erik McCoy #51 Cesar Ruiz #68 Josh Andrews #75 Andrus Peat #74 James Hurst #62 Derrick Kelly II #66 Lewis Kidd #64 Derek Schweiger #76 Calvin Throckmorton #70 Trevor Penning #65 Khalique Washington  Defensive Linemen #54 Taco Charlton #92 Marcus Davenport #96 Carl Granderson #94 Cameron Jordan #90 Tanoh Kpassagnon #60 Niko Lalos #98 Payton Turner #97 Malcolm Roach #57 Josh Black #95 Albert Huggins #59 Jordan Jackson #93 David Onyemata #91 Kentavius Street #99 Shy Tuttle  Linebackers #53 Zack Baun #56 Demario Davis #50 Andrew Dowell #55 Kaden Elliss #40 Chase Hansen #45 Nephi Sewell #20 Pete Werner #58 Eric Wilson #47 Jon Bostic  Defensive Back #29 Paulson Adebo #23 Marshon Lattimore #43 Quenton Meeks #21 Bradley Roby #27 Alontae Taylor #26 P.J. Williams #37 Brian Allen #39 DaMarcus Fields #22 C.J. Gardner-Johnson #48 J.T. Gray #35 Vincent Gray  Special Team #3 Wil Lutz #49 Zach Wood #4 Blake Gillikin  2022 Charity There are several Player Foundations rooted towards community service including the Brees Dream Foundation that comes in with a mission to improve the quality of life for cancer patients and provide care, education, and opportunities for children and families. Furthermore, the Malcolm Jenkins Foundation transformed its Holiday Relief Initiative to safely feed families during COVID-19. Not to mention, the Saints use the Ascend Fundraising Solutions platform to allow fans an opportunity to donate to local charitable organizations by participating in an electronic 50/50 raffle. At each game, half of the net proceeds collected will benefit a designated cause. Achievements and History  Founded 1966  Owner Gayle Benson  CEO Ben Hales  Head Coach Dennis Allen  General Manager Mickey Loomis  Stadium Mercedes-Benz Superdome  Location New Orleans, Louisiana  Sponsors Invisalign, Blockparty, Seat Geek, ReplyBuy, Window World, Budlight, COX, Coca-Cola  Championships League championships (1) Super Bowl championships (1) 2009 (XLIV) Conference championships (1) NFC: 2009 Division championships (9) NFC West: 1991, 2000 NFC South: 2006, 2009, 2011, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020  Official Website New Orleans Saints: www.neworleanssaints.com

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Drew Brees 2022: Net Worth, Salary, &amp; Endorsements </h2>
The New Orleans Saints No.9, Drew Brees, is a veteran quarterback who will begin his 20th season in the NFL. He played college football for Purdue and piqued the interest of NFL teams across the board. Brees became a 2nd round pick in the <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2001/draft.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2001 NFL draft</a> and went at 32nd overall to the San Diego Chargers. 
A year later, he secured the starting spot. However, in the 2005 NFL season, Drew Brees suffered an <a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/news/story?id=2278077" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">injury</a>. As a result, the San Diego Chargers did not offer Brees a sizable deal. This prompted the quarterback to take up free agency.


[caption id="attachment_502021" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-502021 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210103221249/2020-12-26T010937Z_1532252156_MT1USATODAY15360127_RTRMADP_3_NFL-MINNESOTA-VIKINGS-AT-NEW-ORLEANS-SAINTS.jpg" alt="New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees attempts a pass against Minnesota Vikings." width="1920" height="1279" /> Dec 25, 2020; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) makes a throw in the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
Drew Brees elected to join the New Orleans Saints and has remained with the side ever since. With ‘The Black and Gold’ at the Mercedes Benz Superdome, Brees solidified his reputation as one of the best quarterbacks throughout the late 2000s and the 2010s in the New Orleans Saints' No.9 jersey. He has certainly come a long way from being <a href="https://www.distractify.com/p/what-happened-to-drew-brees-face" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">bullied</a> and name called due to a birthmark on his face. 
After 15 illustrious seasons with New Orleans Saints, 13 Pro Bowl selections, and one Super Bowl, Drew Brees announced his retirement after the 2020 season. After retirement, he <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/media/2021/03/15/drew-brees-nbc-notre-dame-football-night-in-america/4698702001/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">joined</a> NBC Sunday Night Football as a studio analyst.

<h2 style="text-align: center">Drew Brees Stats</h2>
As per <a href="https://www.nfl.com/players/drew-brees/stats/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NFL.com</a>, the New Orleans Saints quarterback has played in 287 NFL regular-season games. In these, he has thrown an NFL record of 7,142 passes from 10,511 attempts. His efforts have resulted in him holding an NFL record in the completion rate of 67.7%.


[caption id="attachment_487400" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-487400 size-full" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1292297551.jpg" alt="Drew Brees" width="1920" height="1411" /> NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 20: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints stretches before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 20, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)[/caption]
As per <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BreeDr00.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pro-Football-Reference</a>, Drew Brees has featured in 18 playoff games, with just one appearance for the San Diego-based outfit. Here, the quarterback has a 66.7% completion rate with 481 passes from 721 attempts. He has passed for 5,366 yards and registered 34 touchdowns. 
Drew Brees has claimed a whole host of accolades throughout his playing career. The NFL quarterback has a Super Bowl and got voted as the game’s MVP. Furthermore, he has been selected to 13 Pro-Bowls (2004, 2006, 2008-2014, 2016-2019) He has also featured in the First-Team All-Pro in 2006 and the Second Team All-Pro on 4 occasions. 
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-321775" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200723115644/96487525_crop_north.jpg" alt="Drew Brees" width="800" height="533" />
Brees claimed the comeback player of the year award in 2004. Whilst playing quarterback with the New Orleans Saints, Brees has led the league in passing yards on 7 occasions. Furthermore, he has topped the NFL in passing touchdowns on 4 occasions. 
In 20 seasons, Drew Brees has passed for an NFL record 80,358 yards. Furthermore, he holds another NFL record for most passing touchdowns with 597.
The Saints QB comes in with 10,551 passing attempts and 7,142 passing completions as of Week 17 of the 2020 season. Moreover, he has a completion percentage of 67.7 and 80,358 passing yards heading into the Playoffs.

<h2 style="text-align: center">Drew Brees 2022 Net Worth</h2>
According to <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nfl/drew-brees-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Celebrity Net Worth</a>, at present, the New Orleans Saints quarterback has a net worth of $160 million. Brees has earned over $250 million from salary alone over 19 seasons in the NFL.


[caption id="attachment_487398" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-487398 size-full" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1285851591.jpg" alt="Drew Brees" width="1920" height="1280" /> NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 15: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints reacts following a play during their game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 15, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)[/caption]
As per <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/new-orleans-saints/drew-brees-4542/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Spotrac</a>, the quarterback signed a new 2-year deal worth $50 million with the New Orleans Saints. In the upcoming NFL season, the New Orleans Saints No.9 will earn $25 million.
According to <a href="https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/drew-brees-retire-nfl-broadcast/1mtqd9tmfvwcf1bfgcc2zw3k6r" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Sporting News</a>, Drew Brees makes around $6 million from his broadcast contract with NBC.

<h2 style="text-align: center">Drew Brees 2022 Records</h2>
The XLIV chip winner has the distinction of having the most career passing yards and pass completions. Moreover, he's tied for the most touchdown passes in a game. Brees also has the highest consecutive games with a touchdown pass.
In terms of career passing yards, Drew Brees has consistently been the leader taking 183 games to reach 50,000 passing yards, all the way up to 80,000 p. yards which took him 286 games. Not to mention, the 2006 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year also has the most pass completion in a season.

<h2 style="text-align: center">Drew Brees 2022 Foundation and Charity</h2>
With his wife Brittany, Drew Brees set up <a href="http://www.drewbrees.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Brees Dream Foundation</a>. As per their website, the foundation aims to provide an improved quality of life to cancer patients. Furthermore, the charity works towards providing education and care for families who need it.


[caption id="attachment_487396" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-487396 size-full" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1285851564.jpg" alt="Drew Brees" width="1920" height="1280" /> NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 15: Drew Brees #9 and Jameis Winston #2 of the New Orleans Saints look on from the sideline during their game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 15, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)[/caption]
The Brees Dream Foundation has raised over $35,000,000 to various charities to this day. The foundation has also donated $5 million to the State of Louisiana to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Also, through their foundation, Drew Brees and Brittany give back to their alma mater. As per <a href="https://www.purdueexponent.org/campus/article_e31c6dec-53ba-5893-ae79-42a6274b9caa.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Purdue Exponent</a>, the New Orleans Saints quarterback made a $ 50,000 donation to the Purdue Athletic Life Support (PALS) program. 
Furthermore, Brees, who is a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity, sponsors the ‘<a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20181211010625/http://www.drewbrees.com/foundation_programs/rebuilding-through-brotherhood/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rebuilding Through Brotherhood</a>’ which sees members go to New Orleans to build homes in collaboration with ‘Habitat for Humanity.’


[caption id="attachment_387002" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-387002 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200923004106/2020-09-22T034752Z_255546525_NOCID_RTRMADP_3_NFL-NEW-ORLEANS-SAINTS-AT-LAS-VEGAS-RAIDERS.jpg" alt="New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees greets Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr after Monday night's loss at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome." width="1920" height="1272" /> Sep 21, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) greets New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) after a NFL game at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
Besides, the New Orleans Saints quarterback joined hands with Chilli’s Grill and Bar to promote the chain’s Smokehouse Bacon Burger. Here 3 NFL players featured and promoted 3 different burgers with the winner getting <a href="http://investors.brinker.com/news-releases/news-release-details/chilis-smokehouse-bacon-burger-showdown-brees" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">$10,000</a> for a charity of their choosing. Brees won the competition with the Southern Smokehouse Bacon Burger.

<h2 style="text-align: center">2022 Endorsements</h2>
According to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/new-orleans-saints-drew-brees-net-worth-in-2020/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Clutch Points</a>, Drew Brees' endorsements include Procter &amp; Gamble, Wrangler, Nike, Microsoft, and Monster. Also, the New Orleans Saints quarterback is associated with AdvoCare since 2010 as a <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20101204090838/http://www.advocare.com/company/news/news_20100305.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">national spokesperson</a>. 
Furthermore, fans can view Drew Brees as a restaurateur, as the New Orleans Saints quarterback purchased a 25% stake in Walk On’s Bistreaux and Bar. He is listed as the co-owner and partner on the chain’s <a href="https://walk-ons.com/story/drew-brees" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a>. As per <a href="https://www.foxbusiness.com/features/nfls-drew-brees-is-not-only-a-passing-legend-but-a-savvy-investor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FOX Business</a>, the New Orleans Saints quarterback has invested in restaurant chains like Jimmy John’s, Happy’s Irish Pub, and Dunkin.

<h2 style="text-align: center">How to contact Drew Brees?</h2>
Drew Brees Instagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drewbrees/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@drewbrees</a>
Drew Brees Twitter- <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@drewbrees</a>

<table style="height: 622px" width="544">
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<td width="301">Born</td>
<td width="301">January 15, 1979 (age 43)</td>
</tr>
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<td width="301">Weight</td>
<td width="301">209 lbs (95 kg)</td>
</tr>
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<td width="301">Height</td>
<td width="301">6ft 0 in (1.83 m)</td>
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<td width="301">Position</td>
<td width="301">Quarterback</td>
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<td width="301">NFL Draft</td>
<td width="301">2001 /Round: 2 /Pick: 32</td>
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<td width="301">Wife</td>
<td width="301">Brittany Brees</td>
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<tr>
<td width="301">Kids</td>
<td width="301">4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Endorsements</td>
<td width="301">Proctor and Gamble, Wrangler, Nike, Microsoft, Monster</td>
</tr>
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<td width="301">Salary</td>
<td width="301">$22 Million</td>
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<td width="301">Residence</td>
<td width="301">New Orleans, Louisiana. Princeville, Hawaii</td>
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<td width="301">NFL Career</td>
<td width="301">San Diego Chargers (2001–2005)

New Orleans Saints (2006–2020)</td>
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<td width="301">Major Achievements</td>
<td width="301">Super Bowl champion (XLIV)

Super Bowl MVP (XLIV)

2× NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2008, 2011)

Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year (2006)

NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2004)

First-team All-Pro (2006)

4× Second-team All-Pro (2008, 2009, 2011, 2018)

13× Pro Bowl (2004, 2006, 2008–2014, 2016–2019)</td>
</tr>
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<td width="301">NFL Records</td>
<td width="301">7× NFL passing yards leader (2006, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2014–2016)

4× NFL passing touchdowns leader (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012)

2× NFL passer rating leader (2009, 2018)

6× NFL completion percentage leader (2009–2011, 2017–2019)</td>
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<td width="301">Retirement</td>
<td width="301">March 14, 2021</td>
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</tbody>
</table>

Drew Brees

Drew Brees 2022: Net Worth, Salary, &amp; Endorsements  The New Orleans Saints No.9, Drew Brees, is a veteran quarterback who will begin his 20th season in the NFL. He played college football for Purdue and piqued the interest of NFL teams across the board. Brees became a 2nd round pick in the 2001 NFL draft and went at 32nd overall to the San Diego Chargers.  A year later, he secured the starting spot. However, in the 2005 NFL season, Drew Brees suffered an injury. As a result, the San Diego Chargers did not offer Brees a sizable deal. This prompted the quarterback to take up free agency. Dec 25, 2020; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) makes a throw in the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports Drew Brees elected to join the New Orleans Saints and has remained with the side ever since. With ‘The Black and Gold’ at the Mercedes Benz Superdome, Brees solidified his reputation as one of the best quarterbacks throughout the late 2000s and the 2010s in the New Orleans Saints&#8217; No.9 jersey. He has certainly come a long way from being bullied and name called due to a birthmark on his face.  After 15 illustrious seasons with New Orleans Saints, 13 Pro Bowl selections, and one Super Bowl, Drew Brees announced his retirement after the 2020 season. After retirement, he joined NBC Sunday Night Football as a studio analyst. Drew Brees Stats As per NFL.com, the New Orleans Saints quarterback has played in 287 NFL regular-season games. In these, he has thrown an NFL record of 7,142 passes from 10,511 attempts. His efforts have resulted in him holding an NFL record in the completion rate of 67.7%. NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA &#8211; DECEMBER 20: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints stretches before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 20, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) As per Pro-Football-Reference, Drew Brees has featured in 18 playoff games, with just one appearance for the San Diego-based outfit. Here, the quarterback has a 66.7% completion rate with 481 passes from 721 attempts. He has passed for 5,366 yards and registered 34 touchdowns.  Drew Brees has claimed a whole host of accolades throughout his playing career. The NFL quarterback has a Super Bowl and got voted as the game’s MVP. Furthermore, he has been selected to 13 Pro-Bowls (2004, 2006, 2008-2014, 2016-2019) He has also featured in the First-Team All-Pro in 2006 and the Second Team All-Pro on 4 occasions.  Brees claimed the comeback player of the year award in 2004. Whilst playing quarterback with the New Orleans Saints, Brees has led the league in passing yards on 7 occasions. Furthermore, he has topped the NFL in passing touchdowns on 4 occasions.  In 20 seasons, Drew Brees has passed for an NFL record 80,358 yards. Furthermore, he holds another NFL record for most passing touchdowns with 597. The Saints QB comes in with 10,551 passing attempts and 7,142 passing completions as of Week 17 of the 2020 season. Moreover, he has a completion percentage of 67.7 and 80,358 passing yards heading into the Playoffs. Drew Brees 2022 Net Worth According to Celebrity Net Worth, at present, the New Orleans Saints quarterback has a net worth of $160 million. Brees has earned over $250 million from salary alone over 19 seasons in the NFL. NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA &#8211; NOVEMBER 15: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints reacts following a play during their game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 15, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) As per Spotrac, the quarterback signed a new 2-year deal worth $50 million with the New Orleans Saints. In the upcoming NFL season, the New Orleans Saints No.9 will earn $25 million. According to The Sporting News, Drew Brees makes around $6 million from his broadcast contract with NBC. Drew Brees 2022 Records The XLIV chip winner has the distinction of having the most career passing yards and pass completions. Moreover, he&#8217;s tied for the most touchdown passes in a game. Brees also has the highest consecutive games with a touchdown pass. In terms of career passing yards, Drew Brees has consistently been the leader taking 183 games to reach 50,000 passing yards, all the way up to 80,000 p. yards which took him 286 games. Not to mention, the 2006 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year also has the most pass completion in a season. Drew Brees 2022 Foundation and Charity With his wife Brittany, Drew Brees set up The Brees Dream Foundation. As per their website, the foundation aims to provide an improved quality of life to cancer patients. Furthermore, the charity works towards providing education and care for families who need it. NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA &#8211; NOVEMBER 15: Drew Brees #9 and Jameis Winston #2 of the New Orleans Saints look on from the sideline during their game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 15, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) The Brees Dream Foundation has raised over $35,000,000 to various charities to this day. The foundation has also donated $5 million to the State of Louisiana to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic.  Also, through their foundation, Drew Brees and Brittany give back to their alma mater. As per The Purdue Exponent, the New Orleans Saints quarterback made a $ 50,000 donation to the Purdue Athletic Life Support (PALS) program.  Furthermore, Brees, who is a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity, sponsors the ‘Rebuilding Through Brotherhood’ which sees members go to New Orleans to build homes in collaboration with ‘Habitat for Humanity.’ Sep 21, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) greets New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) after a NFL game at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Besides, the New Orleans Saints quarterback joined hands with Chilli’s Grill and Bar to promote the chain’s Smokehouse Bacon Burger. Here 3 NFL players featured and promoted 3 different burgers with the winner getting $10,000 for a charity of their choosing. Brees won the competition with the Southern Smokehouse Bacon Burger. 2022 Endorsements According to Clutch Points, Drew Brees&#8217; endorsements include Procter &amp; Gamble, Wrangler, Nike, Microsoft, and Monster. Also, the New Orleans Saints quarterback is associated with AdvoCare since 2010 as a national spokesperson.  Furthermore, fans can view Drew Brees as a restaurateur, as the New Orleans Saints quarterback purchased a 25% stake in Walk On’s Bistreaux and Bar. He is listed as the co-owner and partner on the chain’s website. As per FOX Business, the New Orleans Saints quarterback has invested in restaurant chains like Jimmy John’s, Happy’s Irish Pub, and Dunkin. How to contact Drew Brees? Drew Brees Instagram- @drewbrees Drew Brees Twitter- @drewbrees  Born January 15, 1979 (age 43)  Weight 209 lbs (95 kg)  Height 6ft 0 in (1.83 m)  Position Quarterback  NFL Draft 2001 /Round: 2 /Pick: 32  Wife Brittany Brees  Kids 4  Endorsements Proctor and Gamble, Wrangler, Nike, Microsoft, Monster  Salary $22 Million  Residence New Orleans, Louisiana. Princeville, Hawaii  NFL Career San Diego Chargers (2001–2005) New Orleans Saints (2006–2020)  Major Achievements Super Bowl champion (XLIV) Super Bowl MVP (XLIV) 2× NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2008, 2011) Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year (2006) NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2004) First-team All-Pro (2006) 4× Second-team All-Pro (2008, 2009, 2011, 2018) 13× Pro Bowl (2004, 2006, 2008–2014, 2016–2019)  NFL Records 7× NFL passing yards leader (2006, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2014–2016) 4× NFL passing touchdowns leader (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012) 2× NFL passer rating leader (2009, 2018) 6× NFL completion percentage leader (2009–2011, 2017–2019)  Retirement March 14, 2021

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