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FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2020 file photo, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, right, speak with quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, in Las Vegas. The NFL has fined the New Orleans Saints $500,000 and stripped them of a 2021 seventh-round draft pick for violating league COVID-19 protocols, a person with direct knowledge of the discipline told The Associated Press on Sunday, Nov. 29. New Orleans was fined as a repeat offender; Payton previously was docked $150,000 and the team $250,000 because the head coach failed to properly wear a face covering against the Raiders in Week 2. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)

Payton: Saints plan to start Brees against Chiefs

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) walks on the sideline with running back Alvin Kamara (41) in the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. Brees was replaced by quarterback Jameis Winston. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Saints designate Brees to return from injured reserve

Associated Press

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) celebrates his touchdown with New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Ability to overcome mistakes prolongs Saints’ winning streak

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray (28) celebrates his touchdown run with wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (17) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Saints’ depth, adaptability on display during win streak

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Saints QB Hill treating next games as ‘big’ for his career

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Brees to miss at least 3 games after Saints place him on IR

Associated Press

$New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) remains on the ground after being sacked by San Francisco 49ers' Kentavius Street during the second quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. Brees has been diagnosed with multiple rib fractures and a collapsed right lung, a person with knowledge of the situation said Monday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Saints have not announced specifics about Brees' injury, which the 41-year-old quarterback said occurred on a heavy hit by Street in the second quarter of New Orleans victory over the Niners on Sunday. (Max Becherer/The Advocate via AP)$

Saints resourcefulness, resilience to be tested sans Brees

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Drew Brees to miss time with rib injury

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) carries on a 34 yard pass play in the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Saints overcome Brees injury, beat 49ers 27-13

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints tight end Josh Hill (89) celebrates with teammates, including running back Michael Burton (32), after catching a 3-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Drew Brees during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Brees throws 4 TD passes, Saints rout Brady, Buccaneers 38-3

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. It was Brees' 7,000 career completion. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Brees’ clutch precision lifts Saints past Panthers, 27-24

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) scrambles past New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport as offensive tackle Russell Okung (76) blocks in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Bridgewater nearly sinks Saints in return to Superdome

By GUERRY SMITH - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (17) carries on a reception between Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Kyzir White (44) and linebacker Kenneth Murray (56) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Brees gratified by Sanders’ rising role in Saints offense

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) dives over the goal line for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Brees, Lutz lift Saints past hard-luck Chargers, 30-27 in OT

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Chargers-Saints a sentimental showdown for QB Brees

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

QBs a generation apart star in Chargers-Saints MNF clash

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Las Vegas Raiders players warms up during an NFL football training camp practice at Allegiant Stadium, Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Raiders set for Las Vegas debut vs. Saints in empty stadium

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton laughs with players during NFL football practice in New Orleans, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, Pool)

Saints unsatisfied with offense, gratified by opening win

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) holds his hand to his heart during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in New Orleans. The 41-year-old Brees, who is the NFL's all-time leader in yards passing, completions and touchdowns, is entering his 20th NFL season and 15th with the New Orleans Saints. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Brees will stand for anthem, but respects those who kneel

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

NFC quarterback Drew Brees, of the New Orleans Saints, throws a pass during a practice for the NFL Pro Bowl football game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Drew Brees to donate $5M to support Louisiana health care

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