It turns out New Orleans Saints legend Drew Brees has multiple reasons to be proud this week.
On Thursday night, Brees was officially voted into the the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He’s part of the 2026 class alongside running back Roger Craig, kicker Adam Vinatieri, linebacker Luke Kuechly and wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. There was no doubt Brees was going to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer. The former All-Pro quarterback finished his career with 80,358 passing yards and 571 touchdowns.
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“Drew’s work ethic, preparation and passion for the game helped launch the New Orleans Saints to new heights. Drew raised the standard for excellence throughout our entire organization and established a culture of leadership and accountability that continues to guide us today. He elevated everyone around him and earned the deepest respect of all players, coaches, and staff across the organization,” Saints owner Gayle Benson said.
“In addition to his exceptional performance on the field and the victories he led, highlighted by the Super Bowl XLIV championship, Drew’s impact extended well beyond the game. Through his commitment to community service and leadership off the field, he played a significant role in inspiring and strengthening the Gulf South. Drew is unquestionably a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer, and we congratulate him as he rightfully takes his place among the greatest players in the history of the National Football League.”
Nov 23, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Former New Orleans Saint quarterback Drew Brees on the field prior to a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images© Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images.
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Roughly 24 hours after Brees was voted into the Hall of Fame, he went on social media to shine the spotlight on his daughter, Rylen.
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Brees had all three of his boys with him for Thursday night’s ceremony in San Francisco. His daughter, meanwhile, had a gymnastics meet in Long Beach. He shared footage of her performance for the whole world to see.
“So proud of my daughter Rylen,” the Hall of Famer wrote on Instagram. “I love her attitude and work ethic towards gymnastics! And she is such a great teammate.”
Being a Hall of Fame quarterback is pretty awesome, but clearly Brees values being a father more than anything else.
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When will the Class of 2026 have their enshrinement ceremony?
On Aug. 8, Brees and the rest of the 2026 class will be officially enshrined in Canton, Ohio.
Enshrinement tickets are expected to go on sale in the coming weeks, according to the Hall of Fame’s website.
“Individual tickets for the Class of 2026 Enshrinement will go on sale Feb. 9,” the Hall of Fame said. “Fans seeking unparalleled access to events surrounding Enshrinement Week presented by Novartis can secure ticket packages from On Location, the official hospitality provider of the NFL. On Location’s ticket packages unlock exclusive moments, such as on field photo opportunities after the Hall of Fame Game, pictures on the Enshrinement stage Saturday and access to a special section to greet returning Hall of Famers as they arrive for Saturday’s ceremony.”
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Congratulations to the Hall of Fame Class of 2026!
This story was originally published by The Spun on Feb 7, 2026, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.