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Saints Legend Drew Brees Auctions Off His Final Career Jersey to Help His Best Friend Overcome the Greatest Challenge of His Life – the Battle Against Chronic Neurodegenerative Motor Disorder. New Orleans, Louisiana – November 5, 2025 In a deeply moving act that has touched the entire Saints community, Drew Brees – the legendary quarterback and symbol of faith and resilience in New Orleans – has announced he will auction off the jersey from his final NFL game to support Jimmy Graham, his longtime friend and most trusted on-field partner, who is now battling chronic motor neuron disorder, a rare and progressive condition that affects movement, causes muscle weakness, and gradually limits physical strength. Brees and Graham were the heartbeat of the Saints offense during its golden era. From 2011 to 2014, they formed one of the most dominant quarterback–tight end duos in NFL history, shattering records and lighting up the Superdome with unforgettable plays. Yet what truly defined them wasn’t just touchdowns and trophies – it was the friendship that grew beyond the field, bound by faith, respect, and an unspoken brotherhood. “He wasn’t just my teammate – he was the brother that football gave me,” Brees said, his eyes glistening. “We’ve shared moments I’ll carry for the rest of my life – every throw at the Superdome, every late-night talk about faith, life, and pain. Now he’s facing a battle that doesn’t start with a whistle, and even if I can’t take the field for him, I’ll still be right there – fighting alongside him, in my own way.” The jersey Brees wore in his emotional farewell game in 2020 – a night when the entire Superdome fell silent in tears – has now become a symbol of loyalty and enduring friendship. All proceeds from the auction will go to the Saints Alumni Health & Recovery Fund, supporting Graham’s treatment and advancing research on motor neuron disorders among professional athletes. “We built something special in New Orleans,” Brees added softly. “And if this jersey – this piece of our story – can bring him even a spark of hope, then it’s worth more than any championship I’ve ever won.” For Who Dat Nation, this isn’t just an act of kindness – it’s a reminder that brotherhood, loyalty, and the true spirit of New Orleans live on long after the lights of the Superdome go dark.