Drew Brees is heading from the Superdome to the Golden Dome.
The great defender joined NBC Sports on Monday, a day after announcing his retirement from the NFL. He will serve as an analyst for the Notre Dame Games, as well as work in the studio during “Football Nights in America” on Sunday night.
“I am just happy to be here. I’m excited to stay very close to the game of football, it’s been such an important part of my life, “Brees said during an appearance on” Today. ” “And I can continue to talk about it and show a passion for it and take my kids for a walk there 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 have a role in covering the network for other events, including the Olympics. The leader of the NFL career transition yards would have agreed to join NBC last year, when the player’s career ended.
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 Sunday.
“We know that Drew will apply the same work ethic and continuous positive attitude to everything he touches at NBC Sports,” NBC Sports President Pete Bevacqua said in a statement. “And we know, as new teammates, it will make us better.”
Brees is expected to work on the Notre Dame games with Mike Tirico, but that stand could appeal to the NFL games. Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth have been part of the team since 2009, but Michaels may retire after Super Bowl 56 in Los Angeles in February.
Brees also announced that he intends to remain involved in philanthropic efforts, especially in New Orleans. Brees, who joined the Saints in 2006 after five seasons with the San Diego Chargers, was named Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year in 2006 and led the franchise to a championship in 2009.
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