Talks about a possible Sean Payton extension began to emerge at the NFL Scouting Combine after it was reported he and the New Orleans Saints were close to finalizing a new deal.
Payton, the most winning head coach in Saints history, is now contracted through the 2020 season, he told reporters during breakfast at the annual owners meeting in Boca Raton, Florida Wednesday morning.
Sean Payton agrees to five-year extension with the New Orleans #Saints https://t.co/Yfc9cweWme pic.twitter.com/FXOdkFmKIe
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) March 23, 2016
Sean Payton, whose future in New Orleans was considered by many uncertain a few months ago, said he was carrying his new contract in his briefcase this morning.