New Orleans Saints Legend Drew Brees Wins Fraud Lawsuit After Charity Exploited Sick Kids — New Orleans Protects Its True Champion
New Orleans, LA — Drew Brees has always been defined by compassion and perseverance. From Pro Bowl quarterback to community icon, Brees became the heartbeat of the New Orleans Saints during his legendary career. Yet even with his NFL accolades and Hall of Fame–worthy statistics, Brees insists his greatest victories have been off the field.
As founder of "The HEARTest Yard Foundation," Brees has spent years raising millions to support children and families battling congenital heart disease — inspired by his son, T.J. His foundation has funded hospital wings, family assistance programs, and pediatric research across Louisiana, earning him the reputation of one of the NFL’s most charitable figures.
That mission came under threat when a partnering charity, supposedly dedicated to children’s cardiac care, was exposed for misusing donations collected in Brees’s name. Funds meant to pay for hospital equipment and family support services were redirected toward personal luxuries and inflated salaries. Brees refused to stay silent.
Auditors revealed that less than half of the donations ever reached the intended hospitals — a devastating betrayal of trust. Determined to protect the children and families he advocates for, Brees filed a lawsuit for misappropriation of charitable funds, demanding that every stolen dollar be restored to its rightful purpose.
The New Orleans Saints organization stood by him from day one — assisting with legal teams, financial records, and public transparency. Their stance was clear: the Saints protect their legends, especially when they fight for others.
The court’s ruling overwhelmingly favored Brees. The fraudulent executives were ordered to pay over $2 million in restitution, banned from nonprofit management for at least a decade, and all recovered funds were redirected to pediatric care programs supported by The HEARTest Yard.
Brees refused any personal compensation, ensuring that every cent returned would directly benefit children and families in need — the same people who shaped his mission and inspired his purpose.
With years of leadership both on the field and in the community, Drew Brees has proven that his legacy isn’t measured in touchdowns — but in the lives he’s changed.
Tonight, Saints fans celebrate more than a courtroom victory. They celebrate a protector — one who never stopped fighting for others, whether against defenders on the field or those who prey on the vulnerable.
Drew Brees remains the heart of the New Orleans Saints — forever rooted in service, forever a champion.
Chiefs Blockbuster Trade Pitch Secures Secondary by Landing 7-Time Pro Bowler
The Kansas City Chiefs are sleeper candidates to make a trade for one of the best safeties in the NFL.
Kansas City is certainly going to prioritize the defensive line above all else, where the roster could use help at defensive tackle and defensive end. However, Bill Barnwell of ESPN wrote in his trade guide on Thursday, October 30, that a third position of need is safety.
ESPN’s Ben Solak initially named the Buffalo Bills as a potential trade partner for Arizona Cardinals standout safety Budda Baker, but the same logic is applicable to the Chiefs and their need in the secondary.
“As the Cardinals’ season falls apart, the 29-year-old Baker might finally get the trade he requested in 2023 — though he signed an extension that makes it trickier,” Solak wrote on October 29.
Budda Baker More Likely Trade Candidate After Cardinals’ 5-Game Losing Streak
GettyArizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker.
The Cardinals started off the season 2-0 but have lost five games in a row and play in what is otherwise shaping up to be one of the best divisions in football. Every other NFC West team has five wins through Week 8, and Arizona’s chances of making the playoffs are even slimmer because quarterback Kyler Murray will sit out again this Monday during a road game against the Dallas Cowboys.
The Cardinals were a trendy pick to both make the playoffs and potentially win their division in 2025 based on what the advanced metrics had to say during the preseason, but with that possibility likely already out the window the team is now a strong candidate to sell talent ahead of the league’s November 4 trade deadline.
Baker is playing on a three-year deal worth $54 million that keeps him under contract through 2027. He will play next season at 30 years old and could be worth dealing if Arizona can get a strong return for him, especially given the team’s short-term outlook with regards to win/loss success.
A nine-year veteran of the NFL, Baker has earned Pro-Bowl honors seven times, including in each of the last six seasons. He is also a four-time All-Pro.
Chiefs Could Also Pursue Trade for Cardinals DT Calais Campbell
GettyDefensive tackle Calais Campbell of the Arizona Cardinals
Another player from the Cardinals who could end up with the Chiefs at some point over the next few days is defensive tackle Calais Campbell.
“The Chiefs have been actively searching for defensive line help,” Dianna Russini of The Athletic wrote Saturday.
Barnwell actually mentioned Kansas City by name on Thursday after noting Campbell as the Cardinals’ primary trade candidate.
“Campbell is continuing to play at a high level, and he might want to simply finish his career where it started in Arizona, but the 39-year-old is good enough to play meaningful snaps on a team that’s competing for a Super Bowl,” Barnwell wrote. “He would be a great fit for a team like the Chiefs or Bills, both of whom could use extra depth up front.”
Kansas City and Buffalo square off at Highmark Stadium on Sunday.
