For Demario Davis, service is about planting seeds that grow long after he's gone. As the New Orleans Saints' 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee, Davis reflects on how his Southern upbringing, rooted in hospitality, faith, and family, shaped his approach to leadership and community impact. Through the Devoted Dreamers Academy, Davis and his wife focus on mentoring youth, coaching leaders, and empowering local voices to take ownership of community service.

New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson spent December 2025 giving back to the community through a variety of special holiday events during her annual Month of Giving. Mrs. Benson visited schools, first responders, hospitals, veterans programs, youth organizations, and local nonprofits to deliver gifts, meals, donations, and encouragement during the 2025 holiday season.

Learn how New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis continues to make a lasting impact through his community work, mentorship, and leadership off the field as the Saints' 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of Year.

New Orleans Saints legend Bobby Hebert joined Keesler Federal Credit Union to recognize local first responders and present them with First Responders of the Year awards.

Learn more about the community impact that Demario Davis, our 2025 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee presented by Nationwide, has had in New Orleans and his goal of making a generational impact in the city through various events and local organizations.

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson hosted his second annual Turkey Bowl with 18th Ward Flag Football athletes at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Nov. 24, 2025.

New Orleans Saints safety Justin Reid hosted CPR education event with the American Heart Association at John Ehret High School to unveil his custom My Cause, My Cleats design on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. Reid's cleats and non-profit, JReid Indeed, support the American Heart Association and CPR education.

New Orleans Saints players hosted their annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway at Dryades YMCA on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. The players purchased turkeys and fixings from Rouses Markets to feed families in need, while giving them the opportunity to meet some of their favorite players during the annual holiday event.

New Orleans Saints players Tyler Shough, Dillon Radunz, Treyton Welch, Will Clapp and Erik McCoy visited St. Pius Elementary, spending the afternoon answering student questions and signing autographs on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025.

New Orleans Saints players share their charitable causes as they unbox custom cleats for the 2025 My Cause My Cleats campaign. The NFL's My Cause My Cleats initiative allows players the opportunity to showcase their support for charitable causes or organizations that are most important to them off the field.

Recap as the New Orleans Saints hosted the annual NFL regional flag football tournament at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center and the Shrine on Airline on November 1, 2025.

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan visited students and staff at Harold Keller Elementary School on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025.

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan visited students and staff at St. Angela Merici School on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.

New Orleans Saints players Trevor Penning and Luke Fortner surprised patients and their families at the Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center on October 7, 2025 as part of the NFL's Crucial Catch month.

Recap from the Best Buy Teen Tech Center inside the New Orleans Public Library where New Orleans Saints safety Justin Reid hosted his 'Fully Charged' coding and digital creativity workshop for local youth.

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan hosted his second annual 'An Evening with Cam Jordan' event at Generations Hall on Monday, September 15, 2025. Saints owner Gayle Benson joined Saints teammates and fans for a night of food, fun, and giving back to the New Orleans community through the Cam Jordan Foundation.

New Orleans Saints legend Daryl Terrell and Vince Buck joined Canadian National to host a rail safety trainings for local students at George Washington Carver High School on Thursday, September 18, 2025 and at West St. John High School on Monday, September 15, 2025.

New Orleans Saints players Blake Grupe, Isaiah Stalbird, and Kai Kroeger surprised patients at Ochsner Children's Hospital on September 30, 2025 as part of the NFL's Crucial Catch month.

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan visited students and staff at Laureate Academy Charter School on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025.

New Orleans Saints linebacker Isaiah Stalbird joined John Fayard in surprising the Long Beach High School football team with new equipment for the upcoming season on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

New Orleans Saints safety Justin Reid visited Heroes of New Orleans on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2025, where he donated tablets for the "Heroes in Tech" robotics program. The initiative helps mentor local students in STEM while providing additional resources.

Recapping the 13th annual Saints Kickoff Run presented by Hancock Whitney on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2024 ahead of the Saints season opener against the Arizona Cardinals in the Caesars Superdome on Sunday, Sept. 7.

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan visited students and staff at Cherbonnier/Rilleuix Elementary School on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025.

The New Orleans Saints and American Safety teamed up to donate $25,000 worth of new helmets for the Bonnabel High School football team. Saints defensive backs Alontae Taylor & Isaac Yiadom were on hand to say a few words to the team.

The New Orleans City Council officially declared August 21, 2025, as Tyrann Mathieu Day, honoring the Saints' safety for his outstanding football career and lasting impact on the New Orleans community. Local and state officials joined Mathieu at City Hall, where he was presented with a key to the city.