"As the Saints prepare to host the Texans on the fifth anniversary of the triumphant return to the Superdome after a hurricane ravaged the region, the quarterback who led the resurgence of the franchise continues to move toward the expiration of his contract, with no new deal in sight.

Per a source with knowledge of the situation, an agreement still has not been reached between the Saints and Brees on a contract extension. The Saints want to get it done, but the financial divide remains too wide."