Saints LB Demario Davis to miss first career game vs. Falcons

METAIRIE, La. — New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis will not play against the Atlanta Falcons, according to coach Dennis Allen.

Davis (hamstring) will miss the first game due to injury of his career. His only missed game in 13 seasons was in 2021, when Davis was one of 20 Saints players out because of COVID-19 protocols.

The Saints (2-1) will also be without starting center Erik McCoy, who had groin surgery earlier this week, and right guard Cesar Ruiz (knee). McCoy left three snaps into last week’s game and was replaced by Lucas Patrick, who moved from left guard to center in his absence.

Alvin Kamara (hip/ribs) and Taysom Hill (chest) both practiced Friday. Hill left the Saints’ Week 2 game against the Cowboys with the injury and did not play last week. Allen said earlier in the week that he expects Hill to be ready to go against the Falcons.