The Facts: HC Sean Payton told reporters on a conference call this morning that Brees will throw every day to strengthen his shoulder.
Diehards Line:Brees' status for Sunday night's game against the Cowboys remains unclear. Luke McCown will be standing by as needed. Meanwhile, ESPN.com's Field Yates reports the Saints created $2.6 million in cap space by turning $5.2 million of Brees' base salary into a signing bonus. That makes his cap hit for 2016 $30 million. That will make it essential the two sides agree to an extension if Brees is a Saint next season.