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The Packers signed Davis to the practice squad Tuesday. Davis was released by the Commanders on Oct. 22 after seeing limited playing time on defense across five regular-season games, during which he accumulated 13 tackles (eight solo). Davis gives the Packers additional depth at linebacker, and the 2021 first-round pick could be elevated for Sunday's game against the Lions if starting outside linebacker Quay Walker is unable to clear concussion protocols.
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The Commanders released Davis on Tuesday, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports. Davis, the Commanders' first-round pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, has seen his playing time this season diminish as he regressed to a rotational role behind starting defensive ends Dorance Armstrong (ribs) and Clelin Ferrell. Davis' tenure with Washington will end with 282 combined tackles, including 7.0 sacks, one interception, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries across 50 regular-season games (including 36 starts). The 25-year-old will explore his options and look for a fresh start elsewhere.
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Davis (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports. Davis has started in 28 games for the Commanders over the last two seasons, but he did not start in Week 1 against the Buccaneers and he finished the contest with three tackles (two solo) while playing just 16 snaps (13 on defense, three on special teams). With Washington going to a 3-4 scheme under head coach Dan Quinn, Davis doesn't appear to have an established role in the defense to start the regular season. The 2021 first-round pick's next chance to suit up is Week 3 against the Bengals on Sept. 23.
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The Commanders are declining the fifth-year option on Davis' (shoulder) rookie contract, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports. Washington took Davis with the 19th pick in the 2021 Draft, and while he's started 36 of 45 games through three seasons, his elite athleticism (4.47 40, 42-inch vertical) hasn't translated to elite performance. The 25-year-old likely will be a starter again in 2024 under new coach Dan Quinn, but it won't come as any surprise if this ends up being Davis' final year in Washington. He had season-ending shoulder surgery in December, potentially impacting his participation in spring practices.
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Davis is expected to be healthy for training camp after undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery in December, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports. Davis finished his third season with 89 tackles (50 solo), including three sacks, two forced fumbles, and an interception. The Kentucky product should be back to full health by training camp and heads into 2024 with one year remaining on his contract, as well as a fifth-year option the Commanders have until May 2 to exercise.
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Completed Games
| WK | OPP | TK | SACK | INT | FF | DFR | DFTD | PDEF | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @TB | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *2 | NYG | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | @CIN | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | @ARI | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | CLE | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *6 | @BAL | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | CAR | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *8 | CHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *9 | @NYG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *10 | PIT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *11 | @PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Scheduled Games
| WK | DATE | OPP | OPP RANK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 11/24 | Dallas | 5 |
| 13 | 12/01 | Tennessee | 29 |
| 14 | BYE | - | - |
| 15 | 12/15 | @New Orleans | 23 |
| 16 | 12/22 | Philadelphia | 2 |
| 17 | 12/29 | Atlanta | 10 |
| 18 | 01/05 | @Dallas | 5 |