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Saints sign DBs Michael Davis, David Long

Saints re-sign defensive backs Michael Davis and David Long

First seen Aug 26, 2026 · 8:34 PM UTC · last updated Aug 26 8:46 PM

Scoring Zone's Take

The Saints re-signing defensive backs Michael Davis and David Long is a roster-continuity move with essentially no direct offensive fantasy relevance, but it's worth a quick note for anyone drafting IDP or considering the Saints' defense/secondary. Both are cornerback/safety types, and retaining them signals New Orleans is keeping its secondary personnel largely intact rather than opening competition through free agency additions at those spots.

For fantasy purposes this doesn't move the needle for standard leagues. Neither Davis nor Long is a fantasy-relevant name in redraft formats, and this news carries no fantasy points impact for skill-position players on the Saints' offense. If you're in an IDP league, this is a mild positive for their draft stock in the sense that their roster spots are secure heading into camp, which at least guarantees them a role to compete for rather than facing an offseason release. But without depth-chart clarity on starting reps, it's too early to lock in confident IDP rankings for either player.

Action for your draft prep: no add, no drop, no trade consideration needed here — this is background roster news, not a fantasy trigger. If you play in an IDP league, keep Davis and Long on your watchlist for training camp reports that clarify starting roles, but don't spend a premium pick on either based on this transaction alone. Confidence in this take is high given the straightforward, corroborated reporting, but the practical fantasy impact remains minimal for the vast majority of leagues.

The Saints brought a member of their 2025 secondary back to the team on Wednesday.

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