Fox Adds Drew Brees to Broadcasting Team
Fox Sports has officially announced that Drew Brees is joining their broadcasting team, marking a significant shift in the network’s sports coverage. The former NFL quarterback, widely regarded as a future Hall of Famer, expressed confidence in his broadcasting abilities.
Drew Brees Joins Fox Sports Broadcasting Team
In an interview with Dan Patrick back in August, Brees stated his belief that he could rank among the top three game analysts. Now, he has the opportunity to demonstrate his analytical skills with Fox.
Details of the Contract
According to reports from Andrew Marchand of The Athletic, Brees’s contract with Fox extends at least through 2026. This comes after a prior commitment to commentate on one of the Netflix games scheduled for Christmas Day.
Broadcasting Pairing
Brees will collaborate with Adam Amin, who previously partnered with Mark Sanchez. This new partnership adds a fresh dynamic to Fox’s coverage, with Amin and Sanchez initially operating as the network’s No. 6 team at the season’s beginning.
Future Roster Implications
The placement of Amin and Brees within Fox’s broadcasting hierarchy remains uncertain. Potential changes could see them elevated to the No. 3 team, displacing Kevin Kugler and Daryl Johnston to No. 4, and subsequently moving Kenny Albert and Jonathan Vilma to No. 5, while Chris Meyers and Mark Schlereth would drop to No. 6.
Aspirations for the Top Spot
Brees has ambitions of becoming a No. 1 analyst within the industry, a coveted position that rarely opens up. The current landscape includes prominent figures like Tom Brady at Fox, Tony Romo at CBS, Cris Collinsworth at NBC, Troy Aikman at ESPN, and Kirk Herbstreit at Prime Video.
Previous Broadcasting Experience
Prior to joining Fox, Brees had experience calling Notre Dame games for NBC in 2021 and worked primarily on the “Football Night in America” studio show. He also provided commentary for the Thanksgiving night matchup between the Bills and Saints, as well as the Raiders-Bengals wild-card game, where he faced criticism for his performance.
While Brees’s departure from NBC was framed as a personal decision, some observers noted that his playoff performance may have influenced the transition.
