Sports Illustrated's Classic Pictures of Drew Brees

Relive the incredible career of Drew Brees, captured through the lenses of Sports Illustrated photographers.

Sports Illustrated photographers have captured Drew Brees throughout his Hall of Fame NFL career, from his first years in the league to his win at Super Bowl XLIV. To celebrate Brees' retirement, get your special SI commemorative issue here.

Drew Brees' NFL Career in Pictures

Bob Rosato/Sports Illustrated

2009 - Drew Brees celebrates the New Orleans Saints win against the New England Patriots.

Rob Tringali/Sports Illustrated

2018 - Drew Brees in the tunnel prior to the New Orleans Saints game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium.

Damian Strohmeyer/Sports Illustrated

2005 - Drew Brees of the San Diego Chargers in action against the New York Jets.

Bob Rosato/Sports Illustrated

2007 - Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints takes the field against the St. Louis Rams.

Peter Read Miller/Sports Illustrated

2005 - Drew Brees of the San Diego Chargers in action against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Greg Nelson /Sports Illustrated

2018 - Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints in action against the Washington Football Team.

Bob Rosato/Sports Illustrated

2009 - Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints take the field against the Dallas Cowboys.

Peter Read Miller/Sports Illustrated

2005 - Drew Brees of the Chargers in action against the Dallas Cowboys.

Greg Nelson/Sports Illustrated

2018 - Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints take the field against the Washington Football Team.

Bob Rosato /Sports Illustrated

2009 - Closeup of Drew Brees during the New Orleans Saints game against the Miami Dolphins.

Peter Read Miller/Sports Illustrated

2007 - Drew Brees in action against the Chicago Bears during the NFC Championship.

John Biever/Sports Illustrated

2006 - Drew Brees in action against the Green Bay Packers.

2010 - Drew Brees in the huddle during Super Bowl XLIV against the Indianapolis Colts.

Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated

2018 - Drew Brees in action vs the Baltimore Ravens.

Peter Read Miller/Sports Illustrated

2007 - Drew Brees in action against the Chicago Bears during the 4th Quarter of the NFC Championship.

2007 - Drew Brees reacts during the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Al Tielemans/Sports Illustrated

2012 - Drew Brees leaps over the pile for a first down during the NFC Wildcard Playoff against the Detroit Lions.

Greg Nelson/Sports Illustrated

2018 - Drew  Brees acknowledges the crowd after breaking the record becoming the new all-time NFL passing leader.

Greg Nelson/Sports Illustrated

2019 - Drew Brees in action vs. the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFC Divisional Playoffs.

Peter Read Miller/Sports Illustrated

2010 - Drew Brees in action vs the Indianapolis Colts during Super Bowl XLIV.

2010 - Drew Brees victoriously lifts the Lombardi Trophy after the Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV.

Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated

2018 - Drew Brees in action vs. the Baltimore Ravens

Simon Bruty/Sports Illustrated

2019 - Drew Brees in action vs the Los Angeles Rams

Al Tielemans/Sports Illustrated

2014 - Drew Brees in action vs. the Philadelphia Eagles.

Fred Vuich/Sports Illustrated

2014 - Drew Brees vs the Cleveland Browns.

Greg Nelson/Sports Illustrated

2018 - Drew Brees in action vs. the Los Angeles Rams.

Gary Bogdon/Sports Illustrated

2020 - Drew Brees in action vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated

David Bergman/Sports Illustrated

2010 - Drew Brees raises his son Baylen celebrating the Saints victory against the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV.