Drew Brees may have a very similar goal in mind to Tom Brady.
Appearing Wednesday on WWL Radio’s “Sports Talk,” the New Orleans Saints quarterback hinted at possibly continuing his career until the age of 44 or 45.
“I know I can still play,” said Brees. “I know I could play another 3-4 years. I want to do it on my own terms.”
Brees, who is coming off yet another disappointing playoff exit after leading the Saints to a third straight division title, will turn 41 this month. Though he missed time with a thumb injury, he still looked sharp in the 11 games he was active for this season, completing 74.3 percent of his passes for 2,979 yards and 27 touchdowns to just four interceptions.
The 13-time Pro Bowler will be a free agent this offseason, putting the Saints in a rather interesting position. While Brees will be entering his 20th NFL season in 2020, there has been nothing so far to suggest that he cannot maintain this level of play for a while longer.
