Denver Broncos Face Bombshell Tampering Investigation Involving QB Drew Brees
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
Legendary quarterback Drew Brees opened up about his secret discussions about potentially unretiring and joining the Denver Broncos.
Previously, Denver assistants quietly contacted Brees about playing in the AFC Championship Game after Bo Nix was injured. Brees felt deeply motivated to assist because he knows and loves about twenty guys in that organization. Specifically, he stated he “would love nothing more than to help them” reach and win the Super Bowl.
However, the veteran quarterback quickly realized his aging body was no longer capable of playing professional football. After holding a private throwing session with his son, Brees discovered his right arm had completely lost its power. Consequently, he bluntly told reporter Ed Werder, “This shoulder and this right wrist are so wasted.”
Now, his statement could get the Denver Broncos in trouble.
Drew Brees Talks Put the Denver Broncos in Possible NFL Hot Water
The Denver Broncos could face severe NFL tampering charges following Drew Brees’ recent admission about potential playoff discussions.
Previously, ESPN reported that Denver assistant coaches contacted Brees about unretiring for the AFC Championship Game. However, Brees remains legally bound to the New Orleans Saints’ reserve-retired list, meaning he is not a free agent. Consequently, Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio warned that contacting Brees without permission constitutes a clear league violation.
Florio highlighted that Denver might be nervous about the “often ignored tampering rule” being suddenly applied to them. Furthermore, he clarified that the league can initiate an investigation even if New Orleans stays completely silent. Specifically, Florio noted that “even if the Saints don’t file a tampering complaint, the league can act without one.”
He referenced a 2022 incident in which the league heavily penalized the Dolphins after stumbling upon separate tampering evidence. Ultimately, what started as a fun comeback story might cost the Broncos a highly valuable future draft asset.
The Broncos Have Bigger Issues
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix endured a nightmare performance during a blowout loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Initially, his highly anticipated season opener unraveled on just the third offensive play of the night. Nix threw a costly interception over the middle, which the Chiefs immediately turned into a touchdown. Consequently, the young signal-caller struggled heavily to find any rhythm against a dominant Kansas City defense.
Statistically, Nix completed only 17 of 28 passes for a meager 131 yards. He threw just one touchdown pass and one interception and was sacked four times. Furthermore, his lack of pocket presence led to three fumbles, one of which was recovered by the defense.
Following the brutal 31-10 defeat, the frustrated quarterback did not hold back when analyzing his team’s execution. Specifically, Nix bluntly described the team’s overall execution as “pretty pitiful, actually” to reporters.
