Drew Brees wore number 9 for the New Orleans Saints, and a Drew Brees jersey is still the jersey Saints fans buy when they want the quarterback who finally brought the Lombardi Trophy home. We stock six Brees 9 listings at $69.95 each: an olive 2017 Salute to Service build, a black 2017 Vapor Untouchable, black anthracite 2016 and white Salute to Service models, a white Nike Color Rush Limited and a white Independence Day Limited. This guide covers what he did in New Orleans, how those six differ, and how to size, wear and wash a stitched 9.
Drew Brees's career with the New Orleans Saints
Brees came to New Orleans in 2006 as a free agent, after five seasons with the San Diego Chargers, who had drafted him in the second round in 2001 out of Purdue. The shoulder injury that ended his time in California is the reason he was available at all, and the fifteen seasons that followed in Louisiana turned that into one of the best free-agent signings in the history of the league.
The high point was the 2009 season, when he led the Saints to a 31-17 win over the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV and was named the game's MVP. He was twice named AP Offensive Player of the Year, in 2008 and 2011, and he retired after the 2020 season as the NFL's all-time leader in career passing yards with 80,358, a mark Tom Brady has since passed. He also holds the record for the most 5,000-yard passing seasons, five of them, and he set the single-season completion percentage record in 2018.
That longevity is the reason a Brees 9 still sells: he wore one number, in one city, for a decade and a half, and he retired a Saint rather than finishing somewhere else.
Should you buy a Drew Brees jersey?
Yes, a Drew Brees jersey is a solid buy if you want the quarterback who turned the New Orleans Saints into champions. Drew Brees wore number 9 in New Orleans from 2006 to 2020, won Super Bowl XLIV and was named that game's MVP, and retired as the NFL's all-time leader in career passing yards with 80,358. Vikings Warehouse stocks six Brees 9 jerseys at $69.95 each: an olive 2017 Salute to Service build, a black 2017 Vapor Untouchable, black anthracite 2016 and white Salute to Service models, a white Nike Color Rush Limited and a white Independence Day Limited. All six jerseys are stitched, they share the standard men's jersey size chart, and every one of them sits in the same $69.95 price bracket, so the decision comes down to colourway and construction rather than cost.
The second question is whether you want a game-uniform build or one of the commemorative designs. The Color Rush and Salute to Service jerseys date themselves to a specific season, which is exactly why many collectors prefer them.
Every Drew Brees jersey we sell
All six listings are $69.95, so the differences are colour and purpose. The black 2017 Vapor Untouchable is the closest to a standard Saints uniform jersey, and the white Color Rush Limited is the alternate look the Saints have worn on Thursday nights. The olive 2017 and white Salute to Service jerseys are the military-appreciation designs, with the black anthracite 2016 edition as the earlier version of the same idea. The Independence Day Limited is the outlier: a white base with the summer holiday detailing that only comes around once a year.
Men's New Orleans Saints #9 Drew Brees Olive 2017 Salute To Service Stitched NFL Nike Limited Jersey
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Men's New Orleans Saints #9 Drew Brees Black 2017 Vapor Untouchable Stitched NFL Nike Limited Jersey
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Men's New Orleans Saints #9 Drew Brees Black Anthracite 2016 Salute To Service Stitched NFL Nike Limited Jersey
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Men's New Orleans Saints #9 Drew Brees White Salute To Service Stitched NFL Nike Limited Jersey
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New Orleans Saints #9 Drew Brees White Men's Stitched Football Limited Independence Day Jersey
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Shop Now →If you want one jersey that reads as a Saints jersey first and a special edition second, the black Vapor Untouchable is the safe pick. If you want the one that matches the gold and white home look, take the Color Rush. The rest of the roster is in the New Orleans Saints jersey collection.
Size, fit and care for a stitched 9 jersey
Every Brees listing uses the standard men's jersey size chart, and the measurements are on each product page, so measure across the chest and compare before you order rather than assuming your t-shirt size will match. The football cut is roomy through the chest and shoulders, which leaves space for a hoodie underneath in winter. Take your usual size for a traditional fit, or one size up if you want the loose stadium look.
Treat all six the same way. Turn the jersey inside out, wash cold on a gentle cycle, and hang it to dry on a wide hanger so the shoulders do not stretch. Bleach and fabric softener both dull stitched numbers, so leave them out, and wash the white jerseys separately from dark denim to stop any dye transfer. For creases, iron on low heat with a cloth between the iron and the stitching.
How to wear a Drew Brees jersey
Black and gold is an easy combination to wear, which is why the black Vapor Untouchable and the black anthracite 2016 jersey work with almost anything in a normal wardrobe: dark jeans, gray joggers, black shorts. The white Color Rush and Independence Day jerseys are the ones for warm weather and for anyone who does not want to wear head-to-toe dark colours. The olive Salute to Service build is the quietest option of the six and pairs well with khaki or workwear, while the white Salute to Service jersey sits between the two camps.
If you are ordering more than one Saints jersey, the Alvin Kamara jersey guide covers the running back side of the roster, and the NFL jersey guides hub holds every guide we have published.
What number did Drew Brees wear?
He wore number 9 for the New Orleans Saints, from his first season there in 2006 until he retired after the 2020 season.
How much does a Drew Brees jersey cost?
Every Drew Brees jersey at Vikings Warehouse is priced at $69.95, including the Color Rush, Salute to Service and Independence Day models.
Which Super Bowl did Drew Brees win?
He won Super Bowl XLIV at the end of the 2009 season, beating the Indianapolis Colts 31-17, and he was named the game's MVP.
Are the jerseys stitched?
Yes. All six Brees listings are stitched, with sewn numbers, nameplates and patches rather than heat-pressed printing.
