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New Orleans Saints: 3 Best Free Agent Signings of the Past 5 Years

By Michael Balko

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 06: Demario Davis #56 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after a tackle against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes Benz Superdome on October 06, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 06: Demario Davis #56 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after a tackle against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes Benz Superdome on October 06, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /
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Number One: Demario Davis

Demario Davis inked a three year deal with the New Orleans Saints following a stint with the New York Jets twice and Cleveland Browns once.

Davis has been on the Saints since 2018 and instantly became the best linebacker the team has had since Jonathan Vilma. In just two years with the Black and Gold, Davis racked up 221 tackles, 22 tackles for a loss, nine sacks, and one interception.

Davis became a defensive captain instantly for the Saints and his dominant 90.1 Pro Football Focus grade helped him secure a First-Team All-Pro award in 2019.

When Drew Brees missed five games with a thumb injury in 2019, Davis stepped up and became the team’s motivational leader by leading the team in pre-game talks and huddles.

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Demario Davis was a major contributor in revamping a struggling Saints defense and is without a doubt the best free-agent signing the Saints have made in the past five years.

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