New Orleans Saints legends Drew Brees and Jahri Evans have been named semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026, being among 26 selected to advance to this round of voting from the 128 modern era nominees.
Brees spent 15 seasons of his 20-year NFL career with the Saints and currently ranks second all-time in league history in passing yards (80,358) and passing touchdowns (571), first in completions (7,142), fourth in wins (172) and third in completion percentage (67.7).
He leads New Orleans in every statistical passing category and is in his first year of eligibility for the Hall of Fame, after retiring in 2020.
Brees joined the Saints as an unrestricted free agent in 2006, after playing his first five seasons with the San Diego Chargers.
He led New Orleans to victory in Super Bowl XLIV during the 2009 season and from 2006-20, Brees was named All-Pro five times, was a Pro Bowler 13 times, twice was named NFL Offensive Player of the Year, and set NFL records with five 5,000-yard passing seasons, 54 consecutive games with a touchdown pass, most touchdown passes in a game (seven) and the highest single-season completion percentage (74.4).