The New Orleans Saints have had a few record-breaking moments in recent years, both at the NFL all-time level and the franchise level. This continued in Week 17, as linebacker Demario Davis surpassed Paul Posluszny on the list of all-time tackle leaders. Posluszny set a career total of 882 total tackles in his 11-year career, and with Davis’ 8th tackle in Week 17, he surpassed this mark, entering the game with 875.
The next five up on the list within reach of Davis are as follows:
24. LB Mike Peterson – 896 tackles
23. DB Eric Weddle – 903 tackles
22. DB Brian Dawkins – 911 tackles
21. DB Rodney Harrison – 920 tackles
20. DB Antoine Winfield Sr. – 935 tackles
Demario Davis has been one of the greatest free agent signings in Saints history, and has provided the team with veteran leadership and elite level play for many years now. He will go down as one of the best Saints defenders alongside the likes of his current teammate Cameron Jordan. For now though, he still has plenty of gas in the tank, and will continue to climb the ladder of the best tacklers ever to play the game.
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