Published 15:43 IST, March 1st 2021

Drew Brees creates storm on social media after intense workout video; NFL fans react

New Orleans Saints legend Drew Brees created a furore on social media after a video of him training intensely went viral as speculations on his return continue.

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After Tampa Bay Buccaneers h kcked out New Orleans Saints in NFL playoffs last season, many believed that it would be final time we see Drew Brees on a football pitch. 42-year-old spent some time with his family on field before a brief moment with Tom Bry as he walked off stium. Brees' h hinted at retirement before playoffs last season, but Saints legend has fueled furr speculation with a video that has taken social media by storm. 

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Drew Brees workout: NFL legend shocks fans with epic training video 

While Drew Brees retirement storylines have persisted ever since Saints' playoff last season, but 42-year-old has categorically put those rumours to rest. In a recent workout video shared by Brees' trainer, Todd Durkin, NFL certainly still looks like a man who is training to stay in peak condition and looks in mood to hang his boots just yet. Saints legend can be seen battling in a little friendly competition against Detroit Lions quarterback Chase Daniel, with both of m delivering intense sled pushes in a driveway. video shows Brees getting carried away with his push, going all way into traffic and back, setting what Durkin calls "a new record". Here's a how netizens reacted to video:

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Drew Brees signed a brocasting contract with NBC in spring of last year, and he is expected to transition into  role of an analyst or colour commentary in near future. Reports suggest that 41-year-old will be “groomed as potential replacement for Cris Collinsworth". 42-year-old won Super Bowl in 2009 and is a lock for Hall of Fame in years to come as he holds mark for most career passing yards and most career pass completions in NFL history. Brees and Saints did reportedly agree to renegotiate his contract that will reduce his salary cap charge by nearly $24 million.

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Saints- Drew Brees contract conundrum

While Brees takes his time on retirement, Saints can hold his salary cap charge to $12.225 million. According to Over Cap, Saints can split de money over two years as a post-June 1 retirement. If Brees decides to return for 2021 season, Saints will have to find a way to clear projected $69 million over salary cap before new season. 42-year-old was supposed to retire before beginning of 2020/21 season but returned to have won last shot at Super Bowl title, which was ended by eventual champions Tamp Bay Buccaneers. And while Saints legend also walked off field and blew kisses to his family who was sitting in a suite atop Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Bry's triumph at 43 could serve as a motivating factor for Brees to make one last push. 

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