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QB Brees retiring after 20 seasons

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has announced his retirement from the NFL after 20 seasons.

Brees, 42, made the announcement on Instagram Sunday.

He holds the NFL career passing yardage record of 80,358 yards and ranks second with 571 touchdown passes.

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