4:45 LRN Sportscast March 20

Left guard Andrus Peat is staying with the Saints. New Orleans and the former first-round pick have agreed to a five-year, 57.5 million dollar contract. 33-million dollars is reportedly guaranteed. Peat started in 10 regular-season games last year and in the playoff loss to the Vikings. Since his rookie season, New Orleans has ranked first in the NFL in net yards per game and points per game. Peat has been named a Pro Bowler the last two seasons.

Tom Brady has officially signed with Tampa Bay. ESPN reports it’s a two-year deal, worth 50-million dollars and all of it is guaranteed.

Todd Gurley will also play in the NFC South in 2020. One day after the Rams released the former Georgia Bulldog, the Falcons signed Gurley to a one-year six-million dollar contract.

Saints Coach Sean Payton says he’s feeling well, even though he’s tested positive for the coronavirus. Payton will spend the weekend quarantined.

The coronavirus outbreak has not stopped LSU football coach Ed Orgeron from receiving a verbal pledge. Three-star Florida safety Dakota Mitchell has announced his commitment to the Tigers. 24-7-sports rates Mithcell as the nation’s 27th best safety. He’s the fifth member of the 2021 recruiting class to commit to LSU.

The Saints have restructured the contracts of wide receiver Michael Thomas and offensive tackle Terron Armstead, converting their base salaries to bonuses. The new deals save the Black and Gold 16 million dollars against the salary cap.

ESPN’s Field Yates reports New Orleans has also picked up the fifth-year options for both cornerback Marcus Lattimore and offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk.

The summer Olympics are set to start on July 24th in Tokyo. Today USA Swimming called for a one-year postponement of the Games because of the global coronavirus pandemic. So far Japanese organizers and the International Olympic Committee have said there is no need for any drastic decisions at this moment.