Saints Icon Demario Davis Breaks Down After Wife Tamela Davis Reveals Health Complications Following Birth of Their Five Children – “I’ve Never Been This Scared in My Life”
New Orleans, Louisiana – 12/06/2025
The New Orleans Saints have experienced their share of emotional moments over the years, but nothing prepared their locker room for what unfolded Thursday afternoon. Veteran middle linebacker Demario Davis — the heartbeat of the Saints defense and one of the NFL’s most respected leaders — was seen openly crying after learning that his wife, Tamela Davis, is facing serious post-pregnancy health complications following the birth of their fifth child.
According to family sources, Tamela was recently diagnosed with postpartum cardiomyopathy and severe iron-deficiency anemia, conditions that can become life-threatening without aggressive treatment. Doctors have also expressed concerns over unstable blood pressure, a complication heightened by her history of multiple pregnancies.

Davis — known league-wide for his toughness, composure, and deep spiritual grounding — struggled to hold back tears as he met with teammates before speaking briefly to reporters.
“I’ve never been this scared in my life,” Davis said, his voice trembling. “I can face anyone on the field. But I’m helpless when it comes to my wife’s pain. All I want is for Tamela to be safe… and for my kids to have their mother.”
Witnesses described Davis sitting silently at his locker, his helmet at his feet, while teammates Cameron Jordan, Tyrann Mathieu, and Pete Werner stood beside him with hands on his shoulders in support. The image quickly spread across social media, sparking tens of thousands of messages under the hashtags #PrayForTamela and #DavisStrong.
Head coach Kellen Moore, visibly emotional, addressed the media minutes later.
“Demario is the soul of this football team,” Moore said. “But today, he wasn’t a linebacker — he was a husband worried about his wife. We stand behind him, behind Tamela, and behind the entire Davis family. This team will play for them.”
According to team sources, the Saints have arranged for New Orleans’ top cardiology and maternal-fetal specialists to monitor Tamela daily. She is currently on strict rest and receiving both medical and emotional support from the organization.
That evening, Tamela reassured the public with a short message on social media:
“God still gives strength. I will fight.”
Even while navigating the most difficult moment of his life, Davis confirmed he still intends to play this weekend.
“Football keeps me steady,” he said. “I’m playing for Tamela and for my kids.”
Across New Orleans, thousands of prayers continue to pour in — because right now, no battle on the field is bigger than the one the Davis family is facing at home.













