 On March 14, 2006, the Saints signed former Chargers quarterback Drew Brees, a free agent, to a six-year deal.This signing is believed by many as the greatest free agency signing in NFL history, tied with the Denver Broncos' signing of Peyton Manning 6 years later.The NFL announced on February 5, 2006, that the Superdome would reopen on September 24 when the Saints hosted the Atlanta Falcons.