Quarterback Drew Brees will remain the Saints signal caller through at least the 2017 season as a result of a contract extension that pays him 44-million dollars over the next two years. The deal also gives the Saints 13-million dollars in salary cap relief, so the team can make additional roster moves this season. Brees says he wanted to sign a deal that was a win-win..:
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According to ESPN, Brees will receive 20-million dollars this season and 24-million dollars next year.

The Black and Gold has reportedly re-signed Jahri Evans. The guard had spent 10 seasons with the Saints, but later signed with Seattle who cut him this past weekend. It’s also reported that Saints quarterback Garrett Grayson is out. So it’ll be Luke McCown for the backup quarterback job.

The 2016 NFL season begins tonight and the matchup will feature the same two teams that closed out last year. The 2015 Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos and Von Miller take on Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers.

LSU wants fans heading to the home opener against Jacksonville State this weekend to know there are parking changes ahead for this season. As always they encourage you to arrive early in order to help reduce traffic. Fans should visit lsusports.net/parking for updates, reminders and suggested routes to campus. Tiger Stadium is also “going clear” — only clear tote bags smaller than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches will be allowed inside. The NFL has the same policy.

The NBA unveiled the logo for the All-Star game that will be held in New Orleans, and it features a lot of Big Easy flavor. It’s got the same navy blue and red as the Pelicans and a similar ironwork border around a fleur-de-lis. The game will take place at the Smoothie King Center on February 19th.