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EAGAN, Minn. – The Vikings have added linebacker Todd Davis to the roster, the team announced Thursday.
Davis bolsters Minnesota's linebackers group after Anthony Barr was added to Injured Reserve with a torn pec.
Originally signed by the Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2014, Davis was waived by New Orleans in October of that season and claimed by the Broncos, whom he played for through 2019.
In February 2016, Davis recorded seven tackles and a tackle for loss en route to Denver's Super Bowl 50 victory.
Davis started all 14 games he played for the Broncos last season. He recorded 134 tackles (league stats), six tackles for loss and a pass defensed. He was released on Sept. 4.
Here are five things to know about the new Vikings linebacker:
1. Sacramento State standout
Davis played 45 games over four seasons (2010-13) for Sacramento State.
He finished his career with the Hornets ranked second in program history with 351 tackles (157 solo). He also recorded three interceptions, 9.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, six passes defensed and a blocked kick.
As a senior in 2013, Davis racked up 131 tackles and had 5.0 sacks, earning First-Team All-Big Sky Conference honors.
This spring, Davis received a surprise phone call that he would be inducted into the Sacramento State Football Hall of Fame.