Drew Brees heads from the Superdome to the Golden Dome.
The great quarterback joined NBC Sports Monday, a day after announcing his retirement from the NFL. He will serve as an analyst for the Notre Dame Games, as well as working from the studio during the “Football Night in America” on Sunday nights.
“I am excited about this trip. I’m excited to keep a very close connection to the game of football, it’s been such an important part of my life, ”Brees said during an appearance on“ Today. ”“ And I’m still able to talk about it, show passion and get my kids on the trip, and let them be a part of some of those special moments. “
Brees will also be part of NBC’s coverage of next year’s Super Bowl and will also play a role in network coverage of other events, including the Olympics. The NFL career parks leader reportedly agreed to join NBC last year when he finished his career as a player.
Chris Graythen through Getty Images Drew Brees will serve as an analyst for the Notre Dame football games and will also work on “Football Night in America” on Sundays.
“We know Drew will apply the same work ethic and continually positive attitude to everything that touches NBC Sports,” NBC Sports President Pete Bevacqua said in a statement. “And we know that as new teammates, it will make us better.”
Brees is expected to work the Notre Dame games with Mike Tirico, but that stand could be calling the NFL games. Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth have been on the team since 2009, but Michaels could retire after Super Bowl 56 in Los Angeles in February.
Brees also announced that he plans to remain involved in philanthropic initiatives, especially in New Orleans. Brees, who joined the Saints in 2006 after five seasons with the San Diego Chargers, was named NFL Man of the Year Walter Payton and led the franchise to a championship in 2009.
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