WWL Saints Sideline Reporter Kristian Garic is reporting that the New Orleans Saints and quarterback Drew Brees are very close to getting a long-term deal done.

"As early as Friday morning... or at the latest by Monday," Garic said a contract could "very possibly" be signed.

He says,  "The two sides have really closed the gap, and it may be just minor details at this point."

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Garic reports it will be in the neighborhood of $20 million dollars for the first two years.

"It is going surpass Peyton Manning's average of $19.3 million annually."

Kristian's information says it will be a five year deal.

"Contract negotiations like this, the slightest snag can put you back at square one...these things are very fragile, but I feel good about the information I've learned."

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