New Orleans Saints have appointed former franchise QB and NFL icon Drew Brees as new assistant manager.
In a stunning and symbolic move that blends legacy with leadership, the New Orleans Saints have appointed former franchise quarterback and NFL icon Drew Brees as the team’s new assistant general manager. The decision marks a bold new chapter for both Brees and the Saints organization, rekindling a partnership that defined an era of football in the Crescent City.
Brees, who led the Saints to their first and only Super Bowl championship in the 2009 season and retired after the 2020 campaign, steps into a front-office role for the first time in his post-playing career. His appointment reflects a deepening trust between the Saints’ ownership and a player long credited with transforming the franchise’s fortunes and elevating its national profile.
In a statement released by the team, Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis praised Brees’s leadership acumen and football IQ: “Drew has always been more than a quarterback — he’s a strategist, a motivator, and a visionary. Bringing him into the front office allows us to harness those qualities in new ways as we shape the future of this team.”
Brees expressed both humility and enthusiasm at the opportunity. “New Orleans has always been home,” he said. “I’m honored to return in a new capacity and to contribute to building a team that reflects the grit, heart, and excellence that this city deserves.”
While Brees’s responsibilities as Assistant GM are still being finalized, insiders suggest he will be involved in player development, scouting, and mentoring younger players — particularly quarterbacks. His insight is expected to be invaluable in both evaluating talent and cultivating a competitive locker room culture.
The move also signals an evolving philosophy within the Saints organization, which has seen moderate success since Brees’s retirement but has struggled to recapture the consistency of his era. By blending institutional memory with strategic vision, the franchise appears committed to not only honoring its past but leveraging it for future success.
Brees joins a growing trend of former players moving into executive roles, but few come with his pedigree, charisma, and connection to a city. His return is sure to electrify the Saints fanbase and renew optimism heading into the 2025 season.
Could this be the beginning of a front-office dynasty in the making?