# Brees Almost Played for Broncos | Denver Broncos News

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Podcast: [Denver Broncos News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/denver-broncos-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7433788)
Published: 2026-09-16T21:54:23+00:00
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When Bo Nix went down with a fractured ankle right before the playoffs, the Broncos scrambled—turning to Drew Brees, who’d just been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Instead of saying no, Brees took his son out back to test his arm… and realized he couldn’t even get any pop on throws. His old coaches called him up, hoping he might help chase a Super Bowl, but the physical reality hit hard: his shoulder and wrist simply couldn’t handle NFL demands. Plus, he was past the deadline for retired players to return. So Jarrett Stidham got the start—and Brees stayed retired, wisely. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/drew-brees-reveals-no-pop-152717267.html More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5a422a9f7223f824 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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