NFL Insider and reporter, Ian Rapoport says the deal is done! Drew Brees will remain a Saint, as expected, with a 2-year, $50 million deal.
The deal is worth less than Brees’ market value, which means he gave the Saints a “hometown discount” and more money to work with during NFL free agency.
The New Orleans Saints agree to terms with Quarterback Drew Brees..Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network Reports..2 years $50 Million Dollars.
The #Saints agree to terms with QB Drew Brees, source said. He gets a 2-year deal worth roughly $50M. Never in doubt, but now done. And Brees took less to help the team continue to build.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2020