Drew Brees says he was crying too during emotional Sean Payton Hall of Fame call
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49ers' icon Roger Craig reveals dementia battle during Hall speech49ers’ legend Roger Craig reveals health ordeal during Hall of Fame speech
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- 6 Aug, 20:14Drew Brees says he was crying too during emotional Sean Payton Hall of Fame call1 outlet
- 7 Aug, 18:13Drew Brees receives his gold jacket in one of Hall of Fame weekend’s biggest moments2 outlets
- 8 Aug, 18:13Watch Drew Brees' Emotional Hall Of Fame Speech In Full5 outlets
- 8 Aug, 18:40New Hall of Famer Roger Craig reveals dementia diagnosis2 outlets
- 8 Aug, 18:59Drew Brees tells New Orleans ‘you trusted me with the soul of the city’ in Hall of Fame speech2 outlets
- 8 Aug, 19:39Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig enter the Hall of Fame5 outlets
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Thu, 6 August 2026
3 reports- fox8live.com20:14first to report
Drew Brees said he was crying on the other side of the phone when Sean Payton became emotional over the Hall of Fame request.
- fox8live.com22:03
Drew Brees wants his Hall of Fame celebration to honor the fans, people and places that helped shape his journey from New Orleans to Canton.
- iheart.com23:00
A new documentary about Drew Brees is now streaming, a few days before he's enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Fri, 7 August 2026
3 reports- louisianaradionetwork.com15:35
Saints legend Drew Brees will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame tomorrow. The Super Bowl MVP help...
- iheart.com18:00
The Saints legend told reporters on Thursday in Canton that putting together the eight-minute speech is one of the hardest things he's ever done.
- kplctv.com18:13
Drew Brees will receive his Pro Football Hall of Fame gold jacket Friday night as Who Dat Nation continues to fill Canton ahead of his enshrinement.
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- wtva.com7 Aug, 18:13their copy
Sat, 8 August 2026
21 reports- nesn.com05:00
Here is everything you need to know about the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony, including TV and streaming options for the event.
- whodatdish.com13:56
Lance Moore isn't having any of the arm strength arguments used against former New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees. He shut those down quick ahead of HoF induction
- Google News - Top Stories14:12
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- Google News - Top Stories14:58
2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony: Where to watch, TV, live stream CBS Sports Where to watch the 2026 NFL HOF enshrinement ceremony ESPN Our best photos of Pro Football Hall of Famers, past and present, in Canton Canton Repository 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame: Ranking the college careers of all five new inductees CBS Sports Luke Kuechly gets his gold jacket from Julius Peppers, bringing it full circle Carolina Panthers
- spotrac.com15:31
A dive through the career contract timeline for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees, including earning breakdowns for each.
- Google News - Top Stories17:02
Hall of Fame Enshrinement: 2026 class takes its place in Canton | Latest NFL News, Analysis & Updates NFL.com Larry Fitzgerald's college career redefined what a wide receiver could look like ESPN Larry Fitzgerald enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame CBS News Devin Fitzgerald Presents Larry Fitzgerald For The Hall of Fame Arizona Cardinals Scoggins: This is why Larry Fitzgerald Jr. was just inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Star Tribune
- Google News - Top Stories17:19
Pro Football Hall of Fame 2026 induction ceremony live updates: Five retired stars receive highest honor CBS Sports See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
- 1079ishot.com18:13
Sean Payton introduced Drew Brees, whose emotional Hall of Fame speech ended with a thunderous Who Dat chant.
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- 999ktdy.com8 Aug, 19:15their copy
- 929thelake.com8 Aug, 19:15their copy
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- gator995.com8 Aug, 19:15their copy
- marinij.com18:13edited after publishing
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49ers' icon Roger Craig reveals dementia battle during Hall speechRoger Craig, an offensive catalyst in the 49ers' 1980s dynasty, revealed during Saturday's Pro Football Hall of Fame speech that he is battling vascular dementia.
- Google News - Top Stories18:40
New Hall of Famer Roger Craig reveals dementia diagnosis ESPN 49ers Legend Roger Craig Announces Dementia Diagnosis in Pro Football HOF Induction Speech Bleacher Report Roger Craig announces he has vascular dementia in Hall of Fame speech The New York Times Roger Craig’s 1,000-yard rushing, 1,000-yard receiving season set a new standard nbcsports.com Jamie Williams cleared the way for 49ers’ Roger Craig. Now he’ll lead him into Canton San Francisco Chronicle
- abc7news.com18:54
New Hall of Famer Roger Craig revealed during his taped acceptance speech Saturday that he has been diagnosed with vascular dementia.
- wlox.com18:59
Drew Brees used his Pro Football Hall of Fame speech to honor New Orleans, his family and the teammates who helped carry him from an uncertain NFL future to Canton.
- Google News - Top Stories19:05
Drew Brees’ Hall of Fame speech focused on Sean Payton, city of New Orleans NBC Sports Brees, Fitzgerald, Kuechly enter Pro Football Hall of Fame ESPN Drew Brees, new class take center stage at HOF Enshrinement. Live updates Canton Repository 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction: Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, new inductees share emotional, inspirational words Yahoo Sports 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame: Ranking the college careers of all five new inductees CBS Sports
- louisianaradionetwork.com19:33
Legendary New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees delivered a deeply emotional and grateful speech Saturday ...
- Google News - Top Stories19:39
Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig enter the Hall of Fame AP News Brees, Fitzgerald, Kuechly enter Pro Football Hall of Fame ESPN 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction: Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, new inductees share emotional, inspirational words Yahoo Sports Drew Brees recalls how he and LaDainian Tomlinson "grew up together" on the Chargers NBC Sports How to watch the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony The New York Times
- wdsm710.com20:08
Like he did so many times in his 11-year professional football Hall of Fame career, Roger Craig delivered the goods at Saturday's induction ceremony in Canton, Ohio. Craig, 66, who waited 28 years before getting the call, waited until the end of his n...
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- 1045thezone.com8 Aug, 19:48their copy
- ktop1490.com8 Aug, 19:48their copy
- 921theticket.com8 Aug, 19:48their copy
- thescore1260.com8 Aug, 19:48their copy
- kwsn.com8 Aug, 20:08their copy
- oneidadispatch.com20:16
By ROB MAADDI CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Drew Brees stood on stage next to his bronze bust, in front of Who Dat Nation, and took his place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Getting benched three times in the NFL helped him get there.…
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- saratogian.com8 Aug, 20:16their copy
- troyrecord.com8 Aug, 20:16their copy
- fox10phoenix.com20:32
Roger Craig announced Saturday during his Hall of Fame induction speech that he has vascular dementia.
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- fox4news.com8 Aug, 20:32their copy
- Google News - Top Stories21:00
Larry Fitzgerald Jr. puts spotlight on Minneapolis, Vikings and family in Hall of Fame speech Star Tribune Hall of Fame Enshrinement: 2026 class takes its place in Canton | Latest NFL News, Analysis & Updates NFL.com Larry Fitzgerald's college career redefined what a wide receiver could look like ESPN Larry Fitzgerald Inducted Into Pro Football Hall Of Fame Arizona Cardinals Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald explains why he will never retire CBS Sports
- Japan Times22:00
Craig used Saturday's platform to reach out to successive generations of players to seek medical care when "something doesn't feel right."
- ABC News (Australia)22:33
Former NFL running back Roger Craig announces he has dementia, saying doctors believe concussions played a part in the diagnosis.
Sun, 9 August 2026
2 reports- Google News - Top Stories07:27
Drew Brees recalls how he and LaDainian Tomlinson "grew up together" on the Chargers NBC Sports Brees, Fitzgerald, Kuechly enter Pro Football Hall of Fame ESPN 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction: Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, new inductees share emotional, inspirational words Yahoo Sports Drew Brees, Roger Craig, new class take center stage at HOF Enshrinement Canton Repository Jeff Duncan: Drew Brees sends love letter to New Orleans during emotional Hall of Fame speech NOLA.com
- wistv.com15:03
Drew Brees has entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame along with Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig.
Mon, 10 August 2026
2 reports- bigblueview.com03:13
Brees getting in ahead of Eli Manning is BS imo
- kisscasper.com10:41
'Thank you for creating an environment where we always had to prove it'
Tue, 11 August 2026
2 reports- whodatdish.com13:59
New Orleans Saints legend and Hall of Famer Drew Brees pokes fun at Atlanta Falcons, reminding everyone of how dominant he was against the Falcons
- wbrz.com21:15
Brees retired following the 2020 season as one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in NFL history and one of the most b