DJ Davidson - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Retires from NFL The Commanders placed Davidson on the reserve/retired list Saturday.

Impact Davidson was a fifth-round selection of the Giants in the 2022 NFL Draft. He appeared in 47 regular-season games (four starts) across four years with the Giants and logged 49 tackles (26 solo), including 2.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries and three pass defenses. Davidson signed a one-year contract with the Commanders in March, but the Arizona State product will hang up his cleats instead.

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Giants lose former draft pick to NFC East rival in low-key offseason move The Washington Commanders announced the signing of former New York Giants defensive tackle D.J. Davidson on Tuesday.

MARCH 31 • GMENHQ.COM

Signed by Commanders Washington signed Davidson (neck) to a contract Tuesday.

Impact Davidson handled a depth role along the interior of the Giants' offensive line across 15 regular-season appearances in 2025, totaling nine tackles (six solo) and one pass defensed. He appears to have recovered from the neck injury that caused him to miss Week 17 and Week 18 last year.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to IR The Giants moved Davidson (neck) to injured reserve Saturday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Impact Davidson's season is now over, with the nose tackle accumulating nine tack;les (six solo) and one pass defensed through 15 games this season. In a corresponding move, the Giants signed defensive lineman Elijah Chatman from the practice squad. Chatman may be called upon in Davidson's absence to take rotational snaps at nose tackle behind Dexter Lawrence.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unable to play Sunday Davidson (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Impact Davidson played just six snaps in the Giants' Week 16 loss to the Vikings and was unable to practice all week heading into Sunday's game against the Raiders. In a rotational role, the 28-year-old accounted for nine tackles (six solo) and one pass breakup. In Davison's absence, Darius Alexander will likely have a larger role on the defensive line.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go vs. Washington Davidson (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Davidson was held out of practice all week due to an illness, but he has recovered enough to be cleared to play Sunday. He has served in a rotational role on the Giants' defensive line this season, but he could see more snaps against Washington due to the absence of Rakeem Nunez-Roches (ankle).

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will play vs. Philadelphia Davidson (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Paul Schwartz of the New York Post reports.

Impact Davidson drew the questionable tag for Week 8 after upgrading from a DNP to a limited practice Friday, and he's been cleared to play after going through pregame warmups. He's operated in a rotational role on the defensive line this season and has accumulated three solo tackles through seven regular-season games.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Davidson (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Davidson upgraded from a DNP on Thursday to a limited session Friday, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest. However, if the 28-year-old is unable to suit up in Week 8, expect Darius Alexander to see increased defensive snaps as a reserve defensive lineman.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Downgrades to non-participant Davidson (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Davidson was limited in practice Wednesday, but he may have now suffered a setback. That said, Davidson managed to suit up Week 7 despite logging a FP-DNP-LP practice slate while listed with a knee injury, so if he's able to get back to at least limited activity levels Friday he could still gain clearance for Sunday's divisional matchup at Philadelphia.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Sunday Davidson (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Despite logging a DNP at Thursday's practice due to a knee injury, Davidson is set to face the Broncos in Week 7. The Arizona State product has logged 106 defensive snaps over the Giants' first six games this season, tallying three total tackles. He's expected to serve as New York's top reserve nose tackle Sunday, playing behind Dexter Lawrence.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Thursday Davidson (knee) didn't practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Davidson logged a full practice Wednesday, but he was unable to take the practice field the following day as he tries to recover from a knee injury sustained in last Thursday's Week 6 win over the Eagles. Friday's practice participation level should provide some insight on Davidson's potential availability for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Poised to return Davidson did not appear on the Giants' injury report Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Davidson hurt his knee during the Giants' Week 6 win over the Eagles, but he doesn't appear to be in line for any additional missed time. He should return to a rotational role along the defensive line in Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Skattebo runs for 3 TDs and Jaxson Dart shines as the Giants beat the Eagles 34-17

Cam Skattebo ran for three touchdowns as he and fellow rookie Jaxson Dart led the New York Giants to a 34-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Hurts knee on tush push Davidson is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Eagles due to a knee injury, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Davidson was on the field for a series of plays near the goal line, during which the Eagles ran four consecutive tush pushes. The final play ended in a touchdown and it also appeared to be when Davidson suffered his injury. He was carted to the locker room, so his return should be in doubt despite the official designation.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Past hamstring issue Davidson (hamstring) recorded two tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Saturday's preseason opener against the Bills.

Impact Davidson recently missed time with the hamstring issue but looked good against Buffalo. Selected in the fifth round of the 2022 Draft, Davidson appeared in 12 regular-season contests last season, recording 23 tackles (12 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and two fumble recoveries.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hamstring injury Davidson left Tuesday's training camp practice after injuring his right hamstring, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's the second time Davidson has tweaked his right hamstring in three days, and while he appeared to be in more pain Tuesday, he was able to walk off the practice field under his own power. He'll undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury, but he will likely be limited to sideline work over the next few days to avoid aggravation. Davidson is coming off his most productive NFL campaign and finished the 2024 regular season with 23 tackles (12 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and two fumble recoveries across 12 games.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Posts best season to date Davidson (shoulder) ended the 2024 campaign with 23 tackles (12 solo), including 2.0 sacks, along with two recovered fumbles.

Impact Davidson played just 14 more defensive snaps than in 2023, but he ended up with almost twice as many stops. Both of his sacks on the season came in a Week 5 win over Seattle. Davidson ended the campaign on IR due to a shoulder injury, but he should be ready for training camp ahead of the 2025 season. He'll likely provide defensive-line depth for New York again next year in what will be the final season of his rookie contract.

JANUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR due to shoulder injury The Giants placed Davidson (shoulder) on injured reserve Saturday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Davidson injured his shoulder during the Giants' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Cowboys. While he was able to practice in a limited capacity all week, he was deemed doubtful for Sunday's game against the Saints. Davidson's shoulder injury appears serious enough to warrant a stint on IR, and he'll have to be sidelined for at least the next four regular-season games. That makes Week 18 against the Eagles on Sunday, Jan. 5 the earliest he could return, but it's possible that Davidson's 2024 campaign could end while on IR as the Giants have already been eliminated from postseason contention.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Sunday vs. NOLA Davidson (shoulder) was a limited participant in Friday's practice but is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against New Orleans.

Impact Davidson injured his shoulder during the Giants' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Cowboys. He was a limited participant in practice all week, but it appears he is trending towards being sidelined for Sunday's contest. With Davidson unlikely to play and Rakeem Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder) already ruled out, Cory Durden -- who was signed off the Rams' practice squad Monday -- is slated to start on the Giants' defensive line alongside Elijah Chatman and Jordon Riley.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with shoulder injury Davidson (shoulder) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Cowboys, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Davidson injured his shoulder in the second quarter of Thursday's game. While Davidson is sidelined, Jordon Riley will serve as the Cowboys' rotational lineman behind Rakeem Nunez-Roches, Dexter Lawrence and Elijah Chatman.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Thursday Davidson (shoulder) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Thursday's game at Dallas.

Impact Davidson was limited at practice during the week due to a shoulder issue, but it won't hold him out of game action in Week 13. He should resume his regular rotational role on the defensive line Thursday.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing shoulder injury Davidson (shoulder) was estimated as a limited practice participant for Monday's walkthrough.

Impact Davidson left Sunday's game against the Buccaneers due to an ankle injury, but he was listed with a shoulder injury on Monday's practice estimate. With the Giants playing Thursday against the Cowboys, Davidson will have Tuesday and Wednesday to increase his practice participation.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game due to ankle injury Davidson (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Davidson was helped off the field by trainers after suffering an ankle injury. Armon Watts would be the lone rotational defensive end behind Rakeem Nunez-Roches and Elijah Chatman if Davidson is unable to return Sunday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dru Phillips forces fumble, D.J. Davidson recovers | Giants vs. Panthers Highlights Cornerback Dru Phillips forces a fumble that defensive lineman D.J. Davidson recovers in the fourth quarter.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • GIANTS.COM

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