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Los Angeles Chargers Re-Sign Former BYU Defensive Back Michael Davis

Mar 16, 2021, 1:39 PM | Updated: Mar 17, 2021, 3:24 pm

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Michael Davis #43 of the Los Angeles Chargers waits for the start of play during a 21-16 Carolina Panthers win at SoFi Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Los Angeles Chargers announced that they’ve re-signed former BYU Cougars defensive back Michael Davis.

Los Angeles and Davis came to an agreement for a new deal on March 15.

Davis will stay with the Chargers on a multi-year contract.

Davis’ new contract is a three-year deal worth $25.2 million, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.

The contract reportedly includes $15 million in guaranteed money.

Michael Davis in 2020

Last season, Davis recorded 63 total tackles, 48 solo tackles, three interceptions, 14 pass breakups, and one touchdown in 16 games played.

It was Davis’ fourth season in the league. He’s spent his entire career with the Chargers.

After going undrafted out of BYU in 2017, Davis signed with Los Angeles.

During his four NFL seasons, the former Cougar DB has recorded 170 total tackles, 133 solo tackles, two forced fumbles, five interceptions, 32 pass breakups, and one touchdown.

He’s played in 59 games.

Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for sports.ksl.com and host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).

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