With the increasing number of injuries to quarterbacks around the NFL this season, several familiar faces like Tom Brady, Andrew Luck, Matt Ryan and Robert Griffin III have been linked to several potential QB vacancies, but one name rarely mentioned is Drew Brees.
And now, we may know why.
During an appearance on ESPN’s “Greeny” on Tuesday, Brees disclosed that he’s had to become ambidextrous in his post-retirement life.
“I’ll let you in on a little fact: I don’t throw with my right arm anymore,” Brees admitted. “My right arm does not work. So, when I throw in the backyard right now, I throw left-handed. I can play pickleball just because it’s below the waist. But anything above my shoulders, I’ve got a hard time with.”
The 44-year-old Brees hasn’t played since Jan. 17, 2020. Injuries limited him to just 23 of a possible 32 games during his final two seasons, but the most notable injury of his career came during his final game with the Chargers in 2005 when he tore his labrum and dislocated his right shoulder against the Denver Broncos.