Drew Brees Signs Huge Contract
Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 7:10AM
Rick C.Limpert in Drew Brees, Events, Football, New Orleans Saints, News, People, contract, quarterback

Drew Brees and the Saints reached a deal on par with the quarterback's record-setting play, giving New Orleans' fans some news they can celebrate after an offseason rife with turmoil.

The team announced Friday that it had agreed to a five-year contract with Brees. A person familiar with the deal said it's for $100 million, with $60 million guaranteed.

The deal will also pay the quarterback $40 million the first year, the person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because financial details had not been publicly announced.

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