Saints legend Drew Brees is one step closer to being enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 in his first year of eligibility.

Brees was one of 52 modern-era players to advance to the next round of the Hall of Fame’s voting process. He is one of eight players to advance this far in their first year of eligibility, joining Larry Fitzgerald, Philip Rivers, Jason Witten, Frank Gore, LeSean McCoy, Greg Olsen and Maurkice Pouncey.

Of the group, Brees almost certainly has the best shot at earning a gold jacket in his first opportunity.

Only Tom Brady threw for more yards or touchdowns than Brees in NFL history, who finished his career with 80,358 yards and 571 touchdowns. Brees has four of the top eight individual seasons by passing yards in NFL history, was the MVP of Su

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