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A name in the rafters.
A city’s gratitude.
Brees comes home.

Drew Brees became the ninth member of the Saints Ring of Honor during an October 11 Superdome ceremony that connected a Hall of Fame career to its New Orleans home.

Stacy James · HuddleUp NFL Sports DeskOctober 12, 2026

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Archival photograph of Drew Brees holding a football during a 2015 New Orleans Saints game — Archival and illustrative photo, Nov. 15, 2015 · Keith Allison · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Resized and letterboxed by HuddleUp; subject not cropped · Not from the 2026 ceremony

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Oct 12, 2026

Drew Brees Joins Saints Ring of Honor in Superdome Homecoming

Drew Brees became the ninth member of the Saints Ring of Honor during an October 11 halftime ceremony at Caesars Superdome.
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Oct 11, 2026

49ers Activate Mykel Williams for Week 5 Return Against Seahawks

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Oct 11, 2026

Eagles Face Jaguars in London Without Barkley, Smith and Greenard

Philadelphia’s final London inactive list removes several leading playmakers and puts depth, protection and defensive discipline at the center of its Week 5 test.
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Oct 10, 2026

Eagles Commit $670,000 to London Autism Research

The Eagles Autism Foundation announced $670,000 for London based autism research during the team’s Week 5 trip to England.
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Oct 10, 2026

Mike Ditka Dies at 86, Leaving a Defining Football Legacy

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Oct 9, 2026

Dolphins Plan Celebration of $100 Million Cancer Challenge Milestone

The Miami Dolphins announced on October 7 that they will recognize the Dolphins Cancer Challenge’s $100 million lifetime fundraising milestone during their October 11…
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Oct 9, 2026

NFL and NFLPA Clarify Rules for On-Field Celebrations

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Oct 9, 2026

Ravens Trade for Cam Jurgens to Reinforce Interior Offensive Line

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Oct 9, 2026

Packers Protect 17–14 Lead With Late Defensive Pressure Against Buccaneers

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Oct 9, 2026

Commanders’ Three Takeaways Help End Seahawks’ Winning Streak

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Drew Brees Joins Saints Ring of Honor in Superdome Homecoming: Archival photo · Keith Allison · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Resized and letterboxed by HuddleUp; subject not cropped · Not from the 2026 ceremony
Seahawks Crucial Catch Game Brings Cancer Screening to Lumen Field: Archival photo · PCN02WPS · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Center-cropped and resized by HuddleUp · Not from the 2026 game
Packers Honor Navy Chief Kera Archambeault Through Operation Fan Mail: Archival photo · JL1Row · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Center-cropped and resized by HuddleUp · Not from the 2026 recognition
Mike Ditka Dies at 86, Leaving a Defining Football Legacy: Archival photo · MC1 Jason J. Perry, U.S. Navy · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
Eagles Commit $670,000 to London Autism Research: Archival photo · All-Pro Reels · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
49ers Hold Off Cardinals 36–30 as Kittle Delivers Late: Archival photo · All-Pro Reels from District of Columbia, USA · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Case Keenum Helps Bears Defeat Eagles 27–7 on Monday Night: Archival photo · Jeffrey Beall · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
Browns Edge Steelers 27–24 in AFC North Thursday Night Clash: Archival photo · Erik Drost · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
CeeDee Lamb’s 17 Catches Power Cowboys’ 34–30 Comeback Against Texans: Archival photo · Steve Cheng, Bruin Report Online · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
49ers Reach 4–0 After Defense and Special Teams Spark Win Over Broncos: Archival photo · U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonathon D. A. Carnell · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
Falcons Run Past Saints 45–24 in Monday Night NFC South Showdown: Archival photo · Atlanta Falcons · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
NFL Two-Week Catch-Up: Games, Trades and League News Through October 9, 2026: Archival photo · Staff Sgt. Breanne Donnell · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
Jaguars Beat Patriots 35–6 With Balanced Week 3 Performance: Archival photo · All-Pro Reels · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Commanders’ Three Takeaways Help End Seahawks’ Winning Streak: Archival photo · All-Pro Reels from District of Columbia, USA · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
NFL and NFLPA Clarify Rules for On-Field Celebrations: Archival photo · All-Pro Reels from District of Columbia, USA · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Dolphins Plan Celebration of $100 Million Cancer Challenge Milestone: Archival photo · Elbert Hampton · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
Buccaneers Beat Cowboys 24–16 as Jalon Daniels Earns First Career Win: Archival photo · Barrett Long · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Packers Protect 17–14 Lead With Late Defensive Pressure Against Buccaneers: Archival photo · All-Pro Reels · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Ravens Trade for Cam Jurgens to Reinforce Interior Offensive Line: Archival photo · Arlington National Cemetery · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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NFL Media Week.
2026.

Football’s biggest stage brings the game, its voices and its culture into focus. Revisit the Bay Area’s Super Bowl LX week through the official event record.

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