Story byJohn Sigler, Saints WireThu, December 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM UTC·1 min readCould this be the year Demario Davis gets his deserved recognition? The New Orleans Saints nominated the veteran linebacker for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award for the third time in his black-and-gold career. This award is meant to honor players whose excellence on the field matches their conduct and efforts to make a positive difference away from it."New Orleans is a city that hugs you; we're just hugging the city back," Davis said in a video shared by the Saints on social media.