Brees staying with Saints on two-year deal

NEW ORLEANS — Two people familiar with the contract say Drew Brees has agreed to a two-year, Us$50-million extension with the New Orleans Saints.

The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Tuesday because the agreement has not been announced. The people say $27 million is guaranteed in the first year.

Brees, who turned 39 in January, was due to become a free agent Wednesday.