Demario Davis to leave Saints, play for the Jets

🏈 Demario Davis signed a $22 million deal to play for the Jets for the next two years. (AP)

• The Saints are replacing the linebacker with Kaden Ellis. (X)
• No word yet about Cam Jordan's future. ESPN says he plans to enter free agency this week.

⚠️ The riverfront streetcar won't run through at least Saturday, due to construction in the area. (Service alert)

🚔 NOPD's push to expand its French Quarter drone program is moving closer to approval, raising privacy questions. (The Lens)

• Jefferson Parish has a similar program. (Axios)

🍴 New restaurants: Alon Shaya's casual restaurant in Lakeview is now open. (The Times-Picayune🔒)

• In Jefferson Parish, Lefort's Seafood opens today in the former Sal's Seafood space in Marrero, we're told.

💡 The I-10/610 split is now lit up after a $4.7 million joint project with the city and DOTD. (Press release)

🙏 Neuty the Nutria is sick, and his humans are asking for prayers for the Bucktown rodent. (Instagram)

🎨 Two New Orleans artists were selected to participate in the 2026 Venice Biennale, one of the art world's biggest international showcases. (New Orleans Magazine)