NEW ORLEANS – Drew Brees and the Saints reached a deal on par with the quarterback's record-setting play, giving New Orleans' fans some news they can celebrate after an offseason rife with turmoil.

The team announced Friday that it had agreed to a five-year contract with Brees. A person familiar with the deal said it's for $100 million, with $60 million guaranteed.

The deal also will pay the quarterback $40 million the first year, the person told The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because financial details had not been publicly announced.