Michael Davis

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		133	8	70	366
2025		11	0	0	4
2024		15	0	1	14
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The New Orleans Saints secured solid depth at a bargain price, landing Michael Davis on a $1.3M one-year deal that represents excellent value for a proven veteran cornerback. While Davis falls into the unproven tier in our current evaluation system, this grade likely reflects limited recent sample size rather than actual ability, as the former Philadelphia Eagles starter has shown he can hold down a roster spot and contribute when called upon. At 29, Davis brings valuable experience to a secondary that needed reliable depth, and the minimal financial commitment gives New Orleans tremendous flexibility while providing Davis a chance to rebuild his market value. The one-year structure is perfectly calibrated risk management — the Saints get a low-cost veteran who can step in if needed, while Davis gets an opportunity to showcase his skills for a potential longer-term deal elsewhere. This C-grade CVI deal checks all the boxes for a smart depth signing that could easily outperform expectations if Davis recaptures his earlier form.

Performance Analysis

Michael Davis earns an F grade as a cornerback whose career has hit a wall in New Orleans. Once a quality starter with the Chargers, Davis has seen his play decline significantly as age and competition have caught up. His coverage skills are no longer at the level needed to handle NFL-caliber receivers on a consistent basis. The Saints' secondary has been cycling through options, and Davis hasn't been able to hold off younger competition. His grade reflects a player at the end of a career that had some genuinely productive years.