Davis was unable to play in Week but appears on track to return for Week 5. He will play a key role in the Saints’ game plan against Travis Kelce. Hopefully, Davis is able to make it through the week without suffering any setbacks.

Davis is one of the Saints’ best overall defenders so his absence is a big loss for the unit. Bijan Robinson should have an easier-than-expected time on runs up the middle.

This new deal essentially turns into a one-year extension for Davis, 35, who was set to enter the final year of his deal. Now, Davis will be under contract through 2025 and will receive $17.25 million over that span, with $13.25 million in guaranteed money. Davis totaled 121 tackles and 6.5 sacks for the Saints last season and has been a mainstay for the defense since joining them in 2018. Davis has been named to back-to-back Pro Bowls in each of the last two seasons and has been named a Second-Team All-Pro in each of the last four seasons.

Davis was the Saints’ leading tackle on Sunday, recording seven tackles, including one sack, two tackles for loss and one pass deflection but hurt his knee in the process. He was working with trainers on Wednesdays, but Saints head coach Dennis Allen said the linebacker would be a gametime decision on Thursday. The All-Pro linebacker is second on the Saints in total tackles, with 38 through six games this year. If he was out, it would be a big blow for the Saints defense on Thursday.