REPORT: Drew Brees Seeing Specialist For Thumb Injury, Says He’s “Concerned”

This is bad for the New Orleans Saints and their 2019 season.

Saints QB Drew Brees was replaced during the first quarter of Sunday’s game against the Rams after suffering a right hand injury when his throwing hand collided with Aaron Donald.

Following the game, ESPN’s Josina Anderson spoke with the legendary quarterback and he sounded like a man who was extremely worried about the injury.

Drew Brees says he hurt his thumb on the pass attempt to Jared Cook & that he hit it on Aaron Donald. Says he is seeing the hand specialist in LA today. Adds he is concerned and that it could be significant.

— IG: JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) September 16, 2019

Brees was seen with a wrap on his right thumb/wrist.

A closeup of the wrap on Drew Brees’ hand. pic.twitter.com/xPw7wGW59G

— IG: JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) September 16, 2019

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Brees was seen on the sideline unable to grip a ball and never returned to the game.

Brees has spent the past 12 seasons in New Orleans and is entering the final year of his two-year, $50 million contract that includes $27 million guaranteed.