The New York Jets agreed to a $22 million, two-year contract for demario davis, the 14-year NFL veteran and 2012 Jets draft pick, a deal the team announced following reporting by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
Demario Davis and Contract Details
Tom Pelissero of NFL Network wrote the contract is for two years and includes $15M fully guaranteed, making the guaranteed portion $15, 000, 000 of the $22, 000, 000 total value.
Davis has made 213 starts in his 14-year career and will be entering year 15, a track record that includes two Pro Bowl selections and one All-Pro designation during his career.
Aaron Glenn and Jets Roster Changes
The move reunites Davis with Aaron Glenn, who coached him from 2018 to 2020 with the New Orleans Saints, and Glenn now serves as the Jets’ head coach and new defensive play caller.
The Jets’ defense has seen several departures and additions: Jermaine Johnson, Sauce Gardner, and Quinnen Williams are all gone, while T’Vondre Sweat, Minkah Fitzpatrick, and Joseph Ossai have been added to the roster this offseason.
Demario Davis on the Field and Team Needs
demario davis started every game for the Saints last season and posted 0. 5 sacks, 143 total tackles, two forced fumbles, and six tackles for loss in that single year.
With All-Pro linebacker Quincy Williams set to leave the Jets this offseason, the team identified a need for a veteran starting linebacker and added Davis as a veteran presence alongside personnel builder Darren Mougey.
The provided context does not list a next confirmed date or time for Demario Davis’s on-field debut with the Jets or any specific roster-deadline date in ET.
