New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees sparked speculation he might actually suit up for another season in 2021 after posting a workout video over the weekend.

However, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network poured cold water on the idea Brees would play again in 2021.

Rapoport said Monday there has yet to be an indication Brees will do anything other than retire, citing the future Hall of Fame quarterback's willingness to reduce his salary down to the minimum. Brees simply needs more time to process his decision and make it official:

Sorry, Saints fans. Looks like there wasn't much to that video, after all.

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There have been subtle hints Drew Brees was planning to retire ever since the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated New Orleans in the Divisional Round.

Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady spent time with Brees and his kids after the game. While Brees said he would take time before making decision, his wife, Brittany, revealed the longtime Saints signal-caller played through a host of injuries in 2020. These included a torn labrum, in addition to the cracked ribs and collapsed lung suffered later in the season. Of course, the reduction of Brees' salary was the latest indication he will be calling it quits.

It remains to be seen how the Saints will handle the quarterback situation if and when Brees formally announces his retirement. Taysom Hill is under contract and made a few starts with Brees sidelined last season, but head coach Sean Payton might not be convinced Hill is ready for the starting job. Perhaps the Saints will bring Jameis Winston back to see what he can do behind one of the top offensive lines in football.

In any case, Drew Brees will almost certainly not be the one under center for the Saints later this fall.