Drew Brees' Mother Dies, Saints QB Excused From Training Camp

On Saturday, the New Orleans Saints held their first scrimmage of training camp without starting quarterback Drew Brees, who was excused for what the club said was a "family matter."

While the Saints did not go into further detail about Brees' absence, the Austin American-Statesman reported that Mina Brees, Drew's mother, died at the age of 59. Marty Akins, Mina Brees' brother who is a former University of Texas quarterback, said he was told Friday morning that she died in Colorado, where she was visiting her son Reid. The Denver Post later confirmed her death with another family member. The cause of death is still under investigation.

Brees' mother was a prominent Austin attorney who was recently subpoenaed by the Texas attorney general's office. According to reports, her office had sent letters to numerous Houston and Austin restaurant owners demanding at least $20,000 to continue using their businesses' names. She reportedly had until Tuesday to hand over all letters sent to the business owners along with any other documents showing payments she may have received.

Drew had previously stated that his relationship with his mother had soured after she used his likeness in campaign ads. In 2006, she lost a close election for a seat on the Texas 3rd Court of Appeals

Update (8/10/09): Brees was back practicing with the Saints on Monday in Metairie, La. His father, Austin lawyer Eugene W. Brees II, told the Associated Press that the family would have no comment.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)

8-09-2009 @ 1:13PM

lsulinebacker64 said...

My thoughts & Prayers go out to Drew Brees and all his family for the comforting of their hearts and feeling in hopes that they recover to all their best selves quick an easy.

8-10-2009 @ 6:58AM

Steve said...

R.I.P. Mrs Brees.

8-10-2009 @ 7:46AM

BringNsexxCback said...

I wonder if there was foul play involved in her death...with the deadline approaching for her to turn the papers over and all; it just seems weird that she suddenly died, or maybe the stress of it all got to her...

8-10-2009 @ 6:10PM

pscarpelli said...

I agree. This story is just beginning. Regardless, my sympathy goes out to the family.

8-10-2009 @ 8:18AM

Jonita said...

Drew Brees and the rest of the Brees' family have my deepest sympathy. Losing a parent is one of the hardest thing to endure no matter how old you are. I hope that Drew and his mother made amends before her death.

8-10-2009 @ 9:00AM

mcstarznstripes1 said...

If I was Drew I would make sure a thorough autopsy is done,and not by the state either.Something is not right.God bless and RIP

8-10-2009 @ 9:27AM

Moondog said...

Read the story carefully. Her son "refused to sign her as an agent", and their relationship was "non-existant". No wonder. Just from what I have read here, I wouldn't have done business with her either.

8-10-2009 @ 9:55AM

pranadator said...

The article sounds like she either committed suicide or someone did it for her. Usually when someone dies, it usually states the cuase of death.

8-10-2009 @ 9:57AM

mckdarren said...

Mina Brees was a two-bit shyster tort lawyer in Texas whose extortion racket targeting restaurants in the state was just exposed last week. She was being investigated by law enforrcement authorities and the state bar association, and she likely would have been disbarred and gone to jail. She very likely herself out of shame. Drew had had nothing to do with her for years, and for good reason.

8-10-2009 @ 10:02AM

ken33149 said...

I hope Drew was at peace with his mother It would be very diffitcult to handle for any one if things had'nt been resolved before dhe passed Only the best to the Bee's family,

8-10-2009 @ 10:32AM

hunny2054 said...

My deepest sympathy to Drew and his family.

8-10-2009 @ 11:52AM

ripeberry4 said...

Past issue are history.She gave you life,and that's what count.Much luv from a native ,and #1fan AD.GO SAINTS.

8-10-2009 @ 4:20PM

Renee said...

Just because a woman gives birth to a baby, it doesn' mean she will be a good mother.

8-10-2009 @ 12:08PM

iamstuckinohio said...

DREW, I WISH YOU THE BEST, BUT, MAY THIS BE A LESSON FOR EVERYONE ELSE... EVEN THOUGH ONE'S RELATIONSHIP SOURS WITH A PARENT, IT TRULY IS INCUMBANT ON BOTH PARTIES TO TRY AND RESOLVE THE SITUATION BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE. WE ARE HUMAN BEINGS AND WE WERE NOT MEANT TO LIVE FOREVER, SO NEVER PUT OFF FORGIVENESS UNTIL TOMORROW WHEN TODAY IS THE ONLY DAY THAT COUNTS.

8-10-2009 @ 12:09PM

pharmboyzero said...

This is really sad. It's a very sad day when we have one less attorney in the world.

8-10-2009 @ 12:11PM

doronone said...

Drew had nothing but contempt for his theiving mom, why is he not at pratice. He stated on many times how he didn't have anything to do with her. So DREW are you HAPPY now???

8-10-2009 @ 3:47PM

MoMo B said...

U R Evil To Make A Statement Like That!!!!!!!!
For The Name Of JESUS The Man Mother Just Died.
Show Some RESPECT!!!!! R.I.P

8-10-2009 @ 7:02PM

Hey you said...

For goodness' sake, please let Drew Brees and his family grieve the passing of their mother, daughter, aunt, and whoever else she is/was without condemnation, aye?