\u201cI don\u2019t think in terms of the business element before the business element presents itself,\u201d Davis said. \u201cWe\u2019re in a game where contracts do matter, but that\u2019s such a small part of your career.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Dec 28, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) celebrates a sack against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of the game at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
\nDemario Davis Will Play In 2026, Could Leave Saints<\/p>\n
Based on his comments, it\u2019s clear Demario Davis isn\u2019t too worried about negotiating his next contract, and there is a good chance he\u2019ll re-sign with the Saints. After all, the team needs someone at the center of their defense, and it\u2019s unlikely Davis breaks the bank heading into his age-37 season. The future is bright with second-round pick Tyler Shough<\/a> under center, as the rookie looks like the real deal and should have this team in the thick of the NFC South race next year.<\/p>\n New Orleans does not have a championship roster, but it could make the playoffs next year. The NFC South is notoriously weak, and there\u2019s a case to be made that the Saints could have won the division this year had they started Shough from Week 1, instead of second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler<\/a>. Having a franchise quarterback on a rookie contract is one of the biggest competitive advantages in sports, so re-signing an older veteran like Demario Davis makes sense for both sides.<\/p>\n Other Potential Fits<\/p>\n Of course, there is a chance Demario Davis leaves for greener pastures in a few months. While it\u2019s admittedly unlikely at this stage in his career, other teams could offer him more money or a better chance of ending his career with a deep playoff run.<\/p>\n