Drew Brees has remained committed to pursuing a broadcast career since he retired from playing in the NFL, and the former New Orleans Saints quarterback has landed a prominent role for the upcoming season.
Brees will serve as a game analyst for Netflix’s NFL coverage on Christmas Day, Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reported on Thursday. Brees will be in the booth for either the Dallas Cowboys-Washington Commanders game or the Detroit Lions-Minnesota Vikings game.
Brees was also part of the Christmas Day lineup last season as part of Netflix’s international coverage.
The 46-year-old Brees worked as an analyst for NBC in 2021. He was initially viewed as a potential successor to Cris Collinsworth on “Sunday Night Football,” but he quickly fizzled out with the network. Brees was largely limited to studio work, though he did call some Notre Dame games and select NFL games alongside Mike Tirico.
Brees’ final booth assignment for NBC was a playoff game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Cincinnati Bengals, and it did not go well.
Despite that, Brees has maintained that he could become the best NFL broadcast analyst in the business if given an opportunity. He is likely hoping that the Netflix gig will serve as a stepping stone for him.
Brees played 20 seasons in the NFL from 2001-2020, mostly with the Saints. He made the Pro Bowl 13 times and led New Orleans to a win in Super Bowl XLIV.