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New Orleans Saints Free Agent Player Profile: Demario Davis

The New Orleans Saints made an important addition to their rapidly improving defense on Wednesday when they signed former New York Jets linebacker Demario Davis. A cousin of former NFL quarterback Steve McNair, Davis grew up in Brandon, Mississippi, about three hours from New Orleans. He entered the league as a 3rd round draft choice in 2012 from Arkansas State, the 77th selection overall, and was a full-time starter by his second season in the league. He finished second on New York in tackles for 3 years, from 2013-15, compiling 6.