Saints, linebacker Demario Davis agree to reworked contract

On the week starting the new fiscal year in the National Football League, another veteran New Orleans Saints defender is poised to stay with the team as it works to manage the salary cap.

All-Pro linebacker Demario Davis has reworked his contract, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Saints LB Demario Davis reworked the final year of his deal that had no guarantees, replacing it with a two-year, $17.25 million deal that includes $13.25M fully guaranteed, per source. Davis is 35 years old and now figures to finish his career in New Orleans. pic.twitter.com/DT1QMNZlO5

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2024

The move comes after the Washington Post’s Jason La Canfora reported this weekend the Saints were looking to trade Davis.

Schefter reports the new deal is for two years and $17.25 million with $13.25 million in guarantees for the 35-year old Davis.

Davis, the oldest starter at his position in the NFL, joins Tyrann Mathieu and Cam Jordan as Saints veteran defensive stalwarts who are set to play the next two seasons with the team.