Drew Brees Calls Katrina's $125 Billion Devastation a Defining Career Moment
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 19
Drew Brees Calls Katrina's $125 Billion Devastation a Defining Career Moment
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 19
Summary
Drew Brees said Hurricane Katrina was a defining moment in his Hall of Fame career, describing how arriving in New Orleans in 2006 forged a bond with a city rebuilding from catastrophe.
Katrina caused an estimated $125 billion in damage and 1,392 deaths, and Brees said the shared sense of loss helped create the connection between the Saints and residents.
Brees pointed to the Saints' Sept. 25, 2006 return to the Superdome — highlighted by Steve Gleason's blocked punt — as a turning point that gave the city hope.
That recovery arc culminated in New Orleans' 31-17 Super Bowl XLIV win over Indianapolis, with Brees saying faith and adversity shaped both his career and the city's resurgence.
While Drew Brees celebrates a triumphant legacy, does the Saints' football glory mask the harsh economic realities still haunting New Orleans today?
As the Saints prepare for their 2026 anniversary matchup, can any modern game truly recreate the legendary magic of that unforgettable 2006 Domecoming?