The New Orleans Saints rewarded its standout linebacker Demario Davis for his standout form in recent seasons. According to Field Yates of ESPN, the Saints added one more year to Davis’ contract while improving the overall terms of his deal.
Davis had two years left on the three-year, $27 million extensions he inked back in 2020. The new deal will add $2 million in incentives in each of the upcoming three seasons while also coming with a $10 million salary and $2 million roster bonus in 2024.
The deal provides stability for Davis as he prepares to turn 34 in January. On the other hand, the Saints keep one of their best defensive players happy, which should positively reflect on the locker room atmosphere.
Demario Davis spent his early NFL career with the New York Jets and the Cleveland Browns and was a solid starter by all means. However, he really took off as a player once he joined the Saints in 2018.
In his first season in New Orleans, Davis notched 5.0 sacks, 110 tackles, two forced fumbles, and 11 tackles for loss. He took his game to another level in 2019 when he earned First-Team All-Pro honors and went on to be selected in the Second-Team All-Pro in each of the following two years.
Davis, who played all but one games since becoming a pro, has 29.5 sacks, 1027 tackles, and 41 pass deflections so far in his NFL career.
