Saints sign Demario Davis to one-year extension

New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Saints sign All-Pro LB Demario Davis to one-year contract extension

By Mike Santa Barbara | Last updated Jun 24, 2022 5:58 PM ET

The New Orleans Saints have reportedly locked up an essential piece of their defense for another year.

According to ESPN's Field Yates, the Saints and All-Pro linebacker Demario Davis have agreed to a contract extension through 2024.

Saints LB Demario Davis recently agreed to an updated contract that includes, per source:
▫️$2M in incentives in 2022-2024 ($6M max)
▫️His 2023 base salary drops from $8.5M to $8.25M, but he adds a $250K workout bonus and $1M of that salary is guaranteed
▫️No cap impact on 2022
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) June 24, 2022

Davis is scheduled to make a $1.12 million base salary in 2022. With the updated contract, Davis' 2023 base salary will be $8.25 million, increasing to $10 million in 2024.

Davis led the Saints in tackles (105) last season, finishing with 100 or more tackles for the seventh time in his career.

The 33-year-old played in 16 games last season, recording 105 tackles, 3.0 sacks and seven pass defenses.

A 10-year veteran, Davis has played for the New York Jets, Cleveland Browns and Saints. He's been with the Saints since 2018, starting 64 of 65 regular-season games.

Mike Santa Barbara

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