Jesse Davis (American football) explained

Jesse Davis
Current Team:New Orleans Saints
Number:65
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:September 15, 1991
Birth Place:Asotin, Washington, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lbs:309
High School:Asotin (WA)
College:Idaho
Undraftedyear:2015
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:95
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:72
Pfr:DaviJe00

Jesse Davis (born September 15, 1991) is an American football offensive tackle for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Idaho and has previously played in the NFL for the Miami Dolphins, Pittsburgh Steelers, and San Francisco 49ers.

College career

Born and raised in Asotin in the southeast corner of Washington state, Davis was recruited as a defensive tackle by Idaho in nearby Moscow. He started twelve games for the Vandals at defensive tackle in 2012, then was moved to offensive tackle in spring camp in 2013.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Davis signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2015,[1] but was waived on August 31.[2]

New York Jets

On January 11, 2016, Davis signed with the New York Jets,[3] but was waived on August 28. He was signed to the Jets' practice squad on November 1, but was released two weeks later.[3]

Miami Dolphins

On November 22, 2016, Davis was signed to the Miami Dolphins' practice squad.[3] then signed a reserve/future contract with the team on January 10, 2017.[4]

Davis made the Dolphins 53-man roster in 2017, and made his NFL debut at left guard in the team's season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. He started Week 8 and 9 at left guard, then finished the season as the starting right tackle in place of the injured Ja'Wuan James.

Davis was named the starting right guard to begin the 2018 season.

On September 7, 2019, Davis signed a three-year, $15 million contract extension with the Dolphins.[5]

Davis was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 23, 2020,[6] and activated on November 26.[7]

Davis was released after five seasons with the Miami Dolphins on March 24, 2022.[8]

Minnesota Vikings

On March 28, 2022, Davis signed with the Minnesota Vikings.[9]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On August 30, 2022, Davis was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 2025 conditional seventh-round pick.[10]

San Francisco 49ers

On October 31, 2023, Davis signed with the San Francisco 49ers's practice squad.[11]

New Orleans Saints

On July 28, 2024, Davis signed with the New Orleans Saints.[12]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Seahawks Agree to Terms with 12 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents. Seahawks.com. May 2, 2015. September 23, 2017.
  2. Web site: Seahawks reduce roster to 76. Seahawks.com. August 31, 2015. September 23, 2017.
  3. Web site: Jesse Davis Transactions. FoxSports.com.
  4. Web site: PRESS RELEASE: Dolphins Sign 12 To Reserve/Futures Contracts. https://web.archive.org/web/20171217035244/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/press-releases/article-1/PRESS-RELEASE-Dolphins-Sign-12-To-ReserveFutures-Contracts/e68baeee-3eef-4936-8c90-ba3eef9ea6f5. dead. December 17, 2017. MiamiDolphins.com. January 10, 2017. September 23, 2017.
  5. Web site: Crabbs . Kyle . September 8, 2019 . Miami Dolphins extend OL Jesse Davis . February 20, 2024 . Dolphins Wire . USA Today.
  6. News: Jesse Davis Placed on Reserve/COVID-19 List . MiamiDolphins.com . November 23, 2020 . December 29, 2020.
  7. News: Activated Jesse Davis Off Reserve/COVID-19 List . MiamiDolphins.com . November 26, 2020 . December 29, 2020.
  8. Web site: Roster Moves We have released guard/tackle Jesse Davis and wide receiver Allen Hurns (failed physical) . Date : March 24, 2022.
  9. Web site: Vikings Add 3 More, Including Pair of Corners, in Free Agency. Young. Lindsey. Smith. Eric. Vikings.com. March 28, 2022.
  10. Web site: Steelers to acquire Jesse Davis from Vikings. Simmons, Myles. Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. August 30, 2022.
  11. Web site: 49ers Release a Cornerback and Announce Other Roster Moves. 49ers.com. October 31, 2023. October 31, 2023.
  12. Web site: New Orleans Saints announce roster moves . NewOrleansSaints.com . 29 July 2024.