Demario Davis Fantasy

The New Orleans Saints signed linebacker Demario Davis to a one-year contract extension on Friday for a base salary of $10 million in 2024, according to a source. Davis can make up to $14 million, with an extra $2 million roster bonus and $2 million through incentives. His 2023 base salary drops from $8.5 million to $8.25 million, but he adds a $250,000 workout bonus, and $1 million of that salary is guaranteed. The 33-year-old veteran has had at least 100 combined tackles in seven of his 10 NFL seasons, and he finished 2021 with 105 tackles (70 solo), 13 tackles for loss, 10 QB hits, three sacks and seven passes defensed in 16 starts. Davis is a respected leader with the Saints and is solid linebacker depth in IDP leagues.

Jun. 24th • 12:02 PM

New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis was ranked by Pro Football Focus as 2019's second-best linebacker. He had 13 trips inside an opposing quarterback's five-foot halo (four sacks) and the fifth-fewest yards per rush allowed among linebackers when in a runner's path. Davis was also accredited with the most stopped overall drives and touchdowns among linebackers last season. The 31-year-old secured first-team All-Pro honors by recording 111 tackles (87 combined), 11 tackles for loss, one interception and 12 passes defensed last year. Heading into his third year in the Big Easy, Davis has over 100 combined tackles in each of the last three seasons, including 14 sacks over that span. He's easily a top-15 fantasy linebacker in IDP settings.

Jun. 8th • 9:41 PM

Free-agent linebacker Demario Davis is expected to sign a three-year, $24 million deal with the New Orleans Saints, according to a source. The deal is expected to have $18 million guaranteed. Davis had a combined 135 tackles in 2017 with the Jets and figures to be a three-down linebacker with his new squad. New Orleans defense just keeps getting better and better.

Mar. 14th • 3:44 PM