Breaking: Drew Brees Thumb Requires Surgery, Likely Out 6 Weeks

Breaking new out of the Saint camp today. New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees is expected to undergo thumb surgery that could potentially sideline him six weeks. 

Brees left Sunday’s game after two drives. His right throwing hand appeared to hit Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald’s hand at the end of an incomplete pass. News broke this morning from ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Brees right thumb and lower hand/wrist area taped by a trainer on the bench and remained on the sideline for the rest of the game. Brees acknowledged that he was “concerned” about the severity of the injury. 

Saints’ QB Drew Brees is expected to undergo thumb surgery as early as today that would be expected to sideline him approximately 6 weeks, per leagues sources.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 16, 2019

Games that Saints QB Drew Brees is now expected to miss: https://t.co/Vws651tnaA

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 16, 2019