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New Photo Of Drew Brees And His Son Has The Entire NFL World Feeling Ancient

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This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

Drew Brees and his son.
Drew Brees and his son. Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Drew Brees stood in Canton this week ahead of his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction. Cameras captured the former Saints quarterback alongside his son Baylen. The image immediately hit fans hard.

Baylen is now 17 years old. Many still picture him as the toddler Brees held high during Super Bowl XLIV celebrations. Confetti fell around them after New Orleans claimed its only championship.

Drew Brees and Son Share Hall of Fame Moment

Drew Brees during his New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame ceremony.
Drew Brees. Credit: USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect

NBC interviewed the pair during Thursday’s Hall of Fame Game. Baylen appeared nearly as tall as his father. Side-by-side comparisons with the 2010 Super Bowl photo spread quickly online.

Fans reacted with pure disbelief.

“Bro already looks older than his dad back in 2010 💀” one said.

“Time flies like crazy!!” one commented.

“Seeing Larry Fitzgerald and Drew Brees going into the Hall of Fame making me feel old 😂” a third wrote.

Brees led the Saints to that title after the 2009 season. He earned Super Bowl MVP honors in the process. The moment with young Baylen became one of the most memorable images in franchise history.

Why Drew Brees’ Family Photo Hits So Hard

Dec 11, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) throws the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Noah Spence (57) pressures during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the New Orleans Saints 16-11. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

The Hall of Fame class also includes Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig. Brees headlines the group as a first-ballot selection. His career produced the second-most passing yards and touchdowns in NFL history.

Seeing Baylen as a high school senior forces a fresh look at the timeline. Sixteen years have passed since that Miami night. The family photo serves as a clear reminder of how much has changed.

Brees spent 15 seasons in New Orleans after starting with the Chargers. He delivered consistency, leadership and record-breaking numbers throughout. Fans in the Big Easy still hold those championship memories close.

You can revisit more Saints history and Hall of Fame coverage in this Brees update or related NFL legend stories. Full details on the photo and fan reactions appear at The Spun.

The induction ceremony arrives this weekend. Brees and Baylen will share the spotlight once more as the quarterback officially enters Canton.

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