Shoulder Injury Could Complicate Drew Brees' Possible Return

 

Drew Brees may have teased an NFL return the other day, but that's going to be tough for the 43-year-old to pull off after sustaining a shoulder injury. Brees struggled with injury throughout his last two years in the big leagues, and he's been broadcasting for over a year. So where along the line did he tweak his shoulder? 

For context, here's his Tweet dropping hints about his future plans. Playing football is on the list, along with a senior golf tour and a pickeball tour. Is he being serious? It's anyone's guess. But all we can say with certainty is that Brees is a competitive individual and a return wouldn't be out of the question. 

Despite speculation from media about my future this fall, I’m currently undecided. I may work for NBC, I may play football again, I may focus on business and philanthropy, I may train for the pickleball tour, senior golf tour, coach my kids or all of the above. I’ll let you know

— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) May 15, 2022

Also, these NBC analysts on "Pro Football Talk" seem to think that Brees should be taken at his word. 

But Brees is now looking at a setback. The 13-time Pro-Bowler underwent surgery on his shoulder two weeks ago and could be looking at a hefty rehabilitation program. And age doesn't help either. Even if Brees were to return, he'd be at constant risk of re-injuring what will be a delicate throwing shoulder. 

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