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Drew Brees Being Offered Wealthiest Contract in NFL History?
Drew Brees Being Offered Wealthiest Contract in NFL History?
The clock is ticking, and by next Monday at 3 p.m., the New Orleans Saints have to offer quarterback Drew Brees a long-term contract or risk permanently ticking him off by forcing him to play under the franchise tag. Reports are coming out of New Orleans today that the Saints are putting a serious salary on the table -- the highest ever in the NFL, in fact.
Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints May Be Close to $19 Million Deal
Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints May Be Close to $19 Million Deal
It appears that New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees may be close to a final deal with his team, possibly somewhere around the $19 million range.  Reports came out of New Orleans yesterday from NBC’s Pro Football Talk that both sides are closer than originally thought.