Manning's deal still not completed

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ALBANY - On Wednesday, Jerry Reese said he was "hopeful" about completing the Eli Manning contract extension soon. Saturday, he maintained that hopefulness.

"There are a lot of details in this kind of a deal," the Giants general manager said on his way to lunch. "I'm not concerned at all."

The two sides agreed to a deal in principle Wednesday, according to sources. That six-year extension is worth $97.5 million and, coupled with Manning's salary of $9.4 million this season, would pay him $106.9 million over the next seven years. At $15.2 million per season, that would be the highest multiyear contract in the NFL.

Sources have said the holdup on the deal is a "language" issue. Reese said the basic structure of the agreement has not fallen apart. "But a contract's not a contract until the name is on the line," he added.

Manning walked through the cafeteria, but all he said was, "Nothing new, nothing new," as he stepped inside.

Reese said he didn't know when Manning would actually sign the extension.

"There's no timetable on it," he said. "We're hopeful that it's sooner rather than later."