(New Orleans, Louisiana) - Former New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton couldn't hold back the tears after his former quarterback, Drew Brees, asked him to present him during the upcoming NFL Hall of Fame ceremonies. Last year, Drew Brees was eligible for the NFL Hall of Fame, and he was voted in on the first ballot. Well, now we know, and that's his former Saints coach, Sean Payton. While miles apart, Drew called Sean Payton to ask if he would present him in Canton, Ohio, on August 8, 2026, and Payton could not hold back his emotions. Chris Graythen, Getty Images Chris Graythen, Getty ImagesChris Graythen, Getty Images Chris Graythen, Getty ImagesChris Graythen, Getty Images Chris Graythen, Getty ImagesGregory Shamus, Getty Images Gregory Shamus, Getty ImagesChris Graythen, Getty Images Chris Graythen, Getty ImagesJonathan Daniel, Getty Images Jonathan Daniel, Getty ImagesJoe Robbins, Getty Images Joe Robbins, Getty Images