Saints counting on this defensive star to hold off Father Time and continue his high level of play this season
has been the team's strength for the last four seasons. In 2023, the unit finished 13th in total yardage, but eighth in points allowed. It was their worst yardage performance since 2018, but their fourth straight year with a Top-10 ranking in points allowed.
Davis played his first six NFL seasons with the Jets and Browns . He had five straight years of at least 90 total tackles, including three of over 100 and an NFL-high 97 solo stops in 2017, while also recording 13.5 sacks and breaking up 13 passes. New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis in action against the Philadelphia Eagles / Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Obviously, Davis can fill up a stat sheet, but he's also perhaps the best defensive play-caller in the NFL. He has elite awareness, accompanying athleticism to get to the ball in a flash and the physicality to finish off plays. He's one of the league's best against the run, while being equally disruptive against the pass whether rushing the quarterback or dropping into coverage.
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