NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Drew Brees is more than just a Super Bowl-winning quarterback in New Orleans — he’s a symbol of the city’s resilience, recovery, and hope. Nearly 20 years after Hurricane Katrina, Brees is reflecting on the Saints’ iconic return to the Superdome and the lasting bond he shares with the city that became his home.

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In an conversation ahead of the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Brees looked back on that unforgettable night — September 25, 2006 — when the Saints returned to a renovated Superdome for the first time since the storm. But what most people don’t know is that Brees nearly missed it.

“I left three hours early,” Brees said, “but the city was already flooding — not with water, but with traffic.”

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