Did Tom Brady almost end up with the Saints in free agency?

The biggest story of the offeseason for the Buccaneers, and perhaps the entire league, was the signing of quarterback Tom Brady.
But was Brady almost a member of the other team in today’s NFC South showdown?.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports there was mutual interest between Brady and the Saints, were Drew Brees to retire this offseason and pursue a career in broadcasting.
However, when Brees announced he was returning to New Orleans for the 2020 season, the plan was scuttled

The biggest story of the offeseason for the Buccaneers, and perhaps the entire league, was the signing of quarterback Tom Brady.
But was Brady almost a member of the other team in today’s NFC South showdown?.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports there was mutual interest between Brady and the Saints, were Drew Brees to retire this offseason and pursue a career in broadcasting.
However, when Brees announced he was returning to New Orleans for the 2020 season, the plan was scuttled