Another chapter of Saints football may be coming to a close.

Reports say veteran linebacker DeMario Davis is signing with the New York Jets, the team that originally drafted him back in 2012. The deal is reportedly two years worth about $22 million with $15 million guaranteed.

For Saints fans, this one hits a little different.

When Davis arrived in New Orleans in 2018, he didn’t just become a starter — he became a leader of the defense and the locker room. Week after week he was the guy making tackles, setting the tone, and holding teammates accountable.

Even late in his career, he was still producing at a high level and leading the team in tackles. And off the field, he represented the city with class, faith, and community work that went far beyond football.

Players come and go in the NFL — that’s the business side of the game.

But certain guys leave a mark on a franchise.

DeMario Davis was one of those guys for the Saints.

Now the question becomes what happens next for New Orleans at linebacker. The team has younger players who may step into bigger roles, but replacing a leader like Davis isn’t something that happens overnight.

For now, Saints fans can simply say this:

Thank you for everything you gave to New Orleans.

Good luck in New York, #56.

Who Dat.

— Anthony “Tony” from the Westbank

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