Drew Brees Was Spotted Working Out Without Thumb Brace Weeks After Surgery (VIDEO)

Those footsteps you’re hearing is Drew Brees being ahead of schedule as he gets closer and closer to making his return.

The New Orleans Saints have been without their starting QB since Week 2 when he suffered a significant thumb injury on his throwing hand after colliding with Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald. Since then, Brees had surgery on the right thumb and was given a 6-8 week timeline for a potential return.

The Saints quarterback was spotted practicing on Friday, but without the use of a brace on his thumb.

Drew Brees with no thumb brace at #Saints practice on Friday. Did some receiving routes during the workout. @FOX8NOLA pic.twitter.com/ADaN6EwSek

— Garland Gillen (@garlandgillen) October 11, 2019

The team is certainly in no rush as Teddy Bridgewater has played well enough to have the team going 3-0 since his departure.

He’s reportedly gearing up for a Week 8 return against the Arizona Cardinals.

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On Drew Brees: I've heard he's pushing to get back before week 9 bye, but #Saints want to be cautious, especially given Teddy Bridgewater's performance. Team seems to be eyeing week 10 return, but Brees has apparently been living in the training room in hopes of targeting week 8.

— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) October 9, 2019

The Saints are already a well-oiled machine, can you imagine what a refreshed Brees is going to bring once he steps back on the field?