Representatives for Drew Brees are expected to meet with the New Orleans Saints at the upcoming NFL Scouting Combine "to try to hammer out what is potentially a short-term deal," according to a report.

Brees is scheduled to reach free agency next month and has expressed a desire to remain with the Saints.

There is urgency to reach agreement before the start of the new league year when Brees would count $18 million against the cap absent a new deal.