Report: Brees won't report to camp without long-term deal

Report: Brees won't report to camp without long-term deal

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) celebrates after breaking Dan Marino's all time season passing record in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)

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Posted on July 10, 2012 at 3:31 PM

Updated Tuesday, Jul 10 at 3:32 PM

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NEW ORLEANS -- ESPN's Chris Mortensen is reporting that Drew Brees has no intention of signing a franchise tender and reporting to training camp should he and the Saints not reach a long-term deal.

Mortensen says the Saints have offered a deal averaging $19.25 million a season, while Brees is asking for $20.5 million.

The deadline for Brees to sign a long-term deal with the Saints and avoid the franchise tender is 3 p.m. Monday.

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