Drew Brees: I can't throw a football with my right arm anymore

Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees revealed that the effects of a shoulder injury suffered in 2005 have left him with a right arm that "does not work" anymore.

"I don't throw with my right arm anymore," Brees said on ESPN's "Greeny" radio show. "My right arm does not work. So, when I throw in the backyard right now, I throw left-handed."

The legendary signal-caller added that he "would absolutely still be playing" if he was able to throw with his right arm. The 44-year-old retired after the 2020 campaign, bringing an end to a 20-year career, but he mentioned that he did receive feelers from teams after he stepped away from the game.

Brees was playing for the then-San Diego Chargers when he suffered the career-threatening injury at the end of the 2005 season. He dislocated his shoulder and tore his labrum just before he was set to hit free agency. The former 13-time Pro Bowler says the ailment has caused a degenerative shoulder and all kinds of arthritic issues.

Brees' injury scared off the Miami Dolphins in free agency, resulting in Brees signing with the Saints, where he played the final 15 years of his career, won one Super Bowl, and collected 151 wins (including postseason).

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