Saints sign linebacker Demario Davis to three-year contract extension

Saints linebacker Demario Davis had a very good weekend.

New Orleans knocked off the Tampa Bay Bucs in the season opener Sunday, and Davis inked a new deal the previous night.

Erin Andrews of FOX Sports reported Davis signed a three-year contract extension worth $27 million with around $18 million in guaranteed money.

League source confirmed Demario Davis new contract: Three years, $27 million, $18 million guaranteed.

— Luke Johnson (@ByLukeJohnson) September 13, 2020

Last night, the #Saints signed LB Demario Davis to an extension, as @ErinAndrews reported. He got a 3-year deal worth $27M, source said, with $18.35M guaranteed.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 13, 2020

Davis signed a three-year deal with the Saints two years ago after the Jets decided to replace him with Avery Williamson.

In New Orleans, the Arkansas State product emerged as a leader and star, notching 221 tackles, nine sacks, two forced fumbles, an interception and a fumble recovery in 32 games the past two seasons. Davis was a first-team All-Pro in 2019.

In the past few days, the Saints managed to lock up the 31-year old Davis and running back Alvin Kamara to contract extensions.