DAVID MAYO NEWS

Announces retirement Mayo announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact The 2015 fifth-round pick out of Texas State played in nine NFL seasons, starting his career with the Panthers before stints with the Giants and Commanders. Mayo's most productive season came in 2019 with the Giants, when he logged 82 tackles (52 solo), including 2.0 sacks, two pass defenses and one fumble recovery across 16 regular-season games. He last played for Washington in 2023, and after not being able to catch on with a team in 2024, Mayo has elected to hang up his cleats.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Records eight stops Sunday Mayo tallied eight tackles (three solo) in Sunday's Week 16 loss to the Jets.

Impact Mayo had been relegated to special-teams work each of Washington's previous three contests, but he logged 25 defensive snaps versus New York with Jamin Davis (shoulder) on IR. Mayo made the most of the opportunity, tallying his highest tackle total since Week 8 against Philadelphia. He's up to 47 stops on the campaign, the second-most of his nine-year NFL career.

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in tackles Week 8 Mayo registered nine tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 38-31 loss to the Eagles.

Impact Mayo got the start Sunday with Cody Barton (ankle) placed on injured reserve Saturday. Mayo followed up his 11-tackle performance in Week 7 with Sunday's team-high total over 54 defensive snaps. Mayo should continue to see the field plenty with Barton set to miss at least the next three games.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start vs. Eagles Mayo will start at linebacker in Sunday's game versus Philadelphia, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.

Impact With Cody Barton (ankle) out, Mayo will get the call as the next man up at linebacker in Week 8. He recorded 11 tackles after he took over for Barton in Week 7, so he holds some IDP appeal against the run-heavy Eagles.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Effective in loss Mayo recorded 11 tackles (nine solo) in Sunday's 14-7 loss to the Giants.

Impact Mayo saw increased playing time after Cody Barton left the game with an ankle injury and had his most productive game of the season. The 30-year-old Mayo led the team in tackles and could start at linebacker if Barton ends up missing extended time.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Primarily playing special teams Mayo registered 34 tackles (14 solo), including one sack, while playing in 13 games (three starts) during the 2022 season.

Impact Mayo saw the majority of his playing time this season on special teams, but he still started Washington's final three games as Cole Holcomb (foot) and Jon Bostic (pectoral) were both out with injuries. The eighth-year pro was effective in his limited playing time, as he amassed 25 tackles and a sack during that three-game span. With his contract set to expire this offseason, Mayo will provide value on special teams and as a reserve linebacker to whichever team he ends up in 2023.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches first sack in loss Mayo recorded eight tackles (five solo), including one sack, in Sunday's 24-10 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Mayo recorded his first sack of the season, bringing down Washington signal-caller Deshaun Watson for a one-yard loss in the first quarter. The 29-year-old has now recorded 17 tackles since stepping up for injured linebacker Jon Bostic (pectoral) over the past two weeks. Mayo has also played at least 88 percent of defensive snaps in each of the past two games, and he should continue to slot into a prominent role alongside leading tackler Jamin Davis in Week 18 versus the Cowboys.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steps up with team-high nine stops Mayo recorded nine tackles (four solo) in Saturday's 37-20 loss to the 49ers.

Impact With both fellow linebackers Cole Holcomb (foot ) and Drew White (knee) unavailable, along with Jon Bostic having departed this past weekend's contest due to a pectoral injury, Mayo slid into Washington's primary defensive rotation and logged season highs in snaps (45) and stops (9). The 29-year-old could find himself in a similar role on New Year's Day should Bostic eventually fail to gain medical clearance for the Week 17 matchup against Cleveland.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets upgraded Mayo (hamstring) was listed as a full participant on Thursday's practice report.

Impact Mayo hasn't played since Week 8 against the Colts due to the injury, but it appears he'll finally return Sunday against Atlanta. The return of the veteran starting linebacker should be good news for the Commanders' defense when they host the Falcons for Week 12.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Missing third straight game Mayo (hamstring) is officially inactive for Sunday's game at Houston.

Impact Mayo was considered questionable but will be sidelined by the hamstring injury for the third consecutive game. Jon Bostic should again have an increased defensive role for Washington on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't be active Monday night Mayo (hamstring) is listed as out for Monday's game at Philadelphia, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Mayo will miss his second consecutive game as he recovers from a hamstring injury. With Cole Holcomb (foot) also out for Week 10, the Commanders will have to lean on Jon Bostic and first-round sophomore Jamin Davis to try to stop the Eagles' run-heavy attack.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play versus Minnesota Mayo (hamstring) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus the Vikings, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.

Impact Mayo will miss Week 9 with a hamstring injury after playing a season-high 19 defensive snaps Week 8 at Indianapolis. With Cole Holcomb (foot) also ruled out, veteran Jon Bostic could be in line for extended reps alongside Jamin Davis on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be active Thursday night Mayo (hamstring) is slated to be active for Thursday's game against the Bears, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.

Impact Mayo was sidelined for Sunday's loss to the Titans after being limited with a hamstring injury leading up to this contest. However, the 29-year-old will be ready to suit up again against Chicago's run-heavy offensive approach. Mayo recorded all three of his tackles this season while playing 25 of his 26 snaps on special teams in Week 3.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive against Tennessee Mayo (ankle) is inactive Week 5 against the Titans.

Impact Mayo has served largely as a special teams player over the first four weeks of the season, logging just 19 combined snaps on defense over that span. The Commanders will be without his services this week, however, as a hamstring injury limited him in all three practice sessions this week. Washington will ultimately take a conservative approach with a quick turnaround coming up, as the Commanders will be heading to Chicago for Thursday Night Football.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active for Week 3 Mayo (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Mayo popped up on the injury report Friday as a limited participant due to an ankle issue, but he appears to be fine heading into Week 3. After not garnering any defensive snaps in the season opener, the veteran linebacker saw 16 plays in Week 2, but he's yet to record a tackle.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Mayo (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Mayo wasn't on the injury report Wednesday or Thursday, so it's concerning to see him listed as questionable. However, he's played mostly on special teams over the first two games of the season, so his potential absence shouldn't impact the Commanders defense.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Signs one-year extension Washington signed Mayo to a one-year contract extension Friday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Mayo finished the 2021 campaign -- his first with Washington -- with 28 tackles (20 solo) and one fumble recovery across 16 appearances. The seventh-year pro will likely fill a similar reserve role again next season.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ron Rivera discusses playing David Mayo more than Jamin Davis Jamin Davis played 13 snaps Sunday. That’s not good. Ron Rivera explained his decision to play David Mayo more than Davis in Week 17.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Activated from COVID-19 list Washington activated Mayo (illness) from its reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

Impact Mayo spent a week and a half away from the team after he tested positive for COVID-19, but he'll now be able to return to practice. Across his five appearances prior to his one-game absence, the 28-year-old racked up nine tackles (eight solo).

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Mayo (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Impact Josina Anderson of USA Today reports that Mayo tested positive for the virus, bringing the total number of Washington players on the COVID list to nine. Mayo will need to provide back-to-back negative tests at least 24 hours apart or complete a 10-day quarantine before he is able to return to the team's facilities.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Re-signs with Washington Mayo signed a contract with Washington on Tuesday.

Impact Mayo signed with the Football Team in March but was unable to secure a spot on the 53-man roster Tuesday. However, he re-signed with the team a day later. The 28-year-old should fill a depth role at linebacker for Washington.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE