AP source: Saints' Davis agrees to 3-year extension

Posted September 13, 2020 7:00 am

By BRETT MARTEL

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones (27) carries against New Orleans Saints free safety Marcus Williams (43) and outside linebacker Demario Davis in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) The Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Saints linebacker Demario Davis has agreed to a three-year extension worth up to $27 million, a person familiar with the situation said Sunday.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced. It was first reported by Fox Sports.

Davis, an eight-year veteran, is entering his third season with New Orleans. In each of his first two seasons, he has started every game and had at least 110 tackles in each campaign.

Davis also made five tackles, sacked Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady and assisted on another tackle in New Orleans' 34-23 victory over the Buccaneers in the 2020 season opener on Sunday.

While coach Saints Sean Payton declined to comment on Davis' contract after the game, he noted, 'œObviously, he's one of our leaders. He's a physical player. He runs well and he's found his niche here."

Payton also noted that he was proud of Davis for the roles he's taken both on defense and as an advocate for social and racial justice, adding that Davis' leadeship in the locker room is "fantastic.'ť

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New Orleans Saints cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) celebrates with outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) after intercepting a pass for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke) The Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes under pressure from New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) The Associated Press

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