Don’t worry Saints fans, Quarterback Drew Brees is not going anywhere. The future Hall of Famer and the Black and Gold have agreed to a two-year deal, worth 50-million dollars. Sources say Brees will receive 27-million dollars in guranteed money.
There’s a report that says Brees turned down a two-year, 60-million dollar contract from another team to stay in New Orleans. Saints radio color analyst Deuce McAllister says Brees knows he’s close to winning another Super Bowl in the Big Easy…
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But it doesn’t look like there will be a reunion between Brees and tight end Jimmy Graham. There are reports that Graham is expected to sign a three-year deal with the Packers.
Also W-W-L’s Kristian Garic reports the Saints are seeking to re-sign wide receiver Willie Snead, but they did not tender an offer to cornerback Delvin Breaux, who missed all of 2017 with a leg injury.
The Pelicans conclude a three-game homestand tonight as they host the Charlotte Hornets. New Orleans is looking to snap a two-game losing streak, after winning 10 in a row. The Pels are also looking for better results inside the Smoothie King Center. They are just 17-14 on their home floor this season. Tip-off is at 7 PM. On Thursday, New Orleans is at San Antonio. The Spurs say Kawhi Leonard will not play as they are still evaluating his quad injury.
Southeastern Louisiana makes its first appearance in the NIT tonight as the Lions visit St. Mary’s. The Gaels thought they would be playing in the NCAA Tournament, but they were snubbed, despite a 16-2 record in West Coast Conference play. Tip-off is at 9 PM.
In college baseball tonight, Louisiana Tech is at Little Rock, Grambling hosts Alcorn, McNeese takes on Houston in Lake Charles, Southeastern Louisiana battles Purdue in Hammond, ULM is at Northwestern State and the Ragin Cajuns visit Tulane.