Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has expressed interest in joining the Monday Night Football broadcast team should current lead analyst Troy Aikman depart the position, according to a report from The Big Lead.
Brees, who retired from the NFL after the 2020 season, has been working as a studio analyst for NBC Sports since 2021. The Super Bowl XLIV MVP and 13-time Pro Bowler has reportedly indicated he would welcome the opportunity to move into the high-profile Monday night booth alongside play-by-play announcer Joe Buck.
Aikman has been ESPN's lead game analyst for Monday Night Football since 2022, pairing with Buck after both moved from Fox Sports. Any potential opening would represent one of the most coveted positions in sports broadcasting.
The 45-year-old Brees has received positive reviews for his studio work, with his quarterback expertise and communication skills seen as natural fits for game analysis. ESPN has not commented on Aikman's status or potential succession plans.
