The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... Nobody expects the Saints to let Graham reach free agency, but negotiations between the tight end and his team remain complex. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday that no meaningful progress has been made, according to a source briefed of the talks. The sides are still millions apart annually.

Diehards Line: As mentioned in a recent Headline News article on this site, if no deal is struck, look for Graham to be tagged as a tight end -- projected for 2014 at $6.8 million -- despite his high percentage of snaps in the slot and out wide as a receiver. If that happens, we fully expect Graham to file a grievance in an effort to get wideout money, projected at $11.6 million. Worth noting: FOXSports.com's Mike Garafolo reported Tuesday that New Orleans is willing to pay Graham more than Rob Gronkowski's $9 million per year, but that's a far cry from what a tagged receiver will make. And that's going to be a problem for the Saints (and perhaps fantasy owners) if they don't reach an agreement with Graham before March 3. ... Stay tuned.