The Denver Broncos are likely thinking of everything.
Bo Nix fractured his ankle and won't be available to play in the AFC Championship Game. The Broncos will have to start Jarrett Stidham, unless they come up with a miracle idea, like Drew Brees.
Brees played for Sean Payton with the New Orleans Saints. He'd be perfect, right?
There's just one problem: The rules.
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Can the Broncos sign Drew Brees?
No, the Broncos can't sign Drew Brees.
He's retired, but even if he came out of retirement, there'd be a reason they can't.
Why can't the Broncos sign Drew Brees?
Brees retired while still under contract with the Saints.
That means New Orleans placed him on the Reserve/Retired list. If he comes out of retirement, the Saints have his rights.
In that scenario, the Broncos couldn't get Brees except in case of a trade. But there are no trades in the playoffs.
So Payton can't make this happen.
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