Drew Brees Joins Fox Booth, Keeps Netflix Christmas Day Assignment
Fox granted a rare waiver to honor Brees’ preexisting Netflix commitment.
Overview
- Drew Brees makes his Fox debut in Week 11 calling Packers–Giants with Adam Amin and Kristina Pink at MetLife Stadium.
- Fox has permitted Brees to keep his Netflix role calling Lions–Vikings on Christmas Day, where he is set to work alongside Noah Eagle.
- The hire follows Fox parting ways with Mark Sanchez after an Indianapolis incident that led to felony battery charges, creating the booth vacancy.
- Brees’ Fox agreement is reported to span multiple years, with commitments through at least next season.
- Fox and ESPN have generally blocked on-air NFL talent from Netflix’s Christmas coverage, while CBS and NBC have allowed appearances, making Brees an unusual exception.