Drew Brees Joins ESPN First Take, Criticizes Eagles

Drew Brees, former New Orleans Saints quarterback and Super Bowl champion, has joined ESPN’s First Take as a weekly contributor, appearing on Tuesdays for the remainder of the NFL season alongside Stephen A. Smith. His non‑exclusive deal allows him to work for other outlets, including calling one of Netflix’s Christmas Day games, and he has made recent appearances on Fox. Brees’ hiring follows Molly Qerim’s departure and adds star power to a crowded First Take roster that includes Cam Newton and other NFL analysts. He made an attention‑grabbing debut, calling the Philadelphia offense "boring" and leaving Jalen Hurts off his top quarterback list. ESPN will use a mix of in‑studio and remote appearances as Brees tests the waters while keeping his options open.