Saints To Host Gabe Davis: New Orleans Eyes Veteran Wideout Who Could Be A Potential Red Zone Weapon

The New Orleans Saints are continuing to explore ways to bolster their offense, and their latest move could address a key need in their receiving corps. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, veteran wide receiver Gabe Davis is set to visit with the Saints as he searches for a new home for the 2025 season.

Davis, 26, spent last season with the Jacksonville Jaguars before being released in May with a failed physical designation after tearing the meniscus in his left knee in November. Despite the injury-shortened campaign, Davis managed to catch 20 passes for 239 yards and two touchdowns in 10 games — a reminder of the red zone production he’s been known for throughout his career.

Though health will be a factor, Davis is reportedly seeking just a one-year deal, made possible in part because the Jaguars are still on the hook for part of his salary. He has already met with the Giants, 49ers, and Steelers, but the Saints present a particularly intriguing fit.

New Orleans boasts a dynamic group of receivers, highlighted by rising star Chris Olave and speedster Rashid Shaheed, along with the recent addition of veteran Brandin Cooks, who returns to the team that drafted him. But what the Saints lack is a true physical presence on the perimeter — a big-bodied target who can win contested catches and bring consistency in the red zone.

That’s exactly what Gabe Davis offers.

At 6-foot-2 and over 225 pounds, Davis brings size, strength, and vertical ability. He made a name for himself in Buffalo, where he compiled 27 touchdowns in four seasons and earned a reputation as one of the NFL’s most reliable deep and red zone threats. His breakout came during the 2021 postseason, when he erupted for 201 yards and four touchdowns in a single playoff game against the Chiefs — still one of the most electrifying performances in recent playoff memory.

What Davis lacks in elite route-running polish, he makes up for with physicality, , and an ability to win downfield. His experience in playoff-caliber offenses and knack for finding soft spots in coverage make him a smart, situational asset for a team like New Orleans.

Bringing Davis in for a visit signals the Saints are serious about rounding out their receiving corps with diverse skill sets If Davis checks out medically, this could prove to be a low-risk, high-reward move for the Saints. And for Davis, New Orleans offers a chance to re-establish his value on a one-year deal in a system that could use precisely what he brings to the table.