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JANUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
THOMAS DAVIS SR.
#58 - LINEBACKER - WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM
5 TCKL
0 INT
0 SCK
Smith out, Heinicke starts for Washington vs. Tampa Bay Alex Smith is not in uniform for Washington’s wild-card game against Tampa Bay
David-Goliath: Rivera eyes 2nd W with sub-.500 playoff team Coach Ron Rivera and Washington take a 7-9 record into a first-round NFC playoff game against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
JANUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
To miss wild-card round Davis (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday night's wild-card game against the Buccaneers.
Impact Davis' knee issue forced him to miss a Week 16 matchup against his former team of 13 years in the Panthers, and subsequently, he sat out Washington's regular-season finale versus Philadelphia. Now confirmed unavailable for a third consecutive game, Davis will be sidelined for his 10th contest of the season. A calf injury held the veteran out of the lineup for Weeks 1 and 2, and he's been a healthy scratch on other occasions this year.
JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Washington in playoffs after tumultuous, whirlwind months The Washington Football Team has gone through a name change, allegations of workplace misconduct, new coach Ron Rivera's cancer battle, an ownership struggle in court and three qua...
JANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smith, McLaurin are active for Washington, as expected Quarterback Alex Smith and wide receiver Terry McLaurin are active for Washington against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night
JANUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't play in Philadelphia Davis (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Davis originally expected to return in Week 17 after missing last week's loss to the Panthers, but he'll remain sidelined with retirement looming if Washington is to lose.
JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Washington gets 2nd chance to win NFC East at Philadelphia Almost everything has changed since Washington faced the Eagles in the season opener
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will retire after 2020 season Davis (knee) announced via his personal Instagram account that he'll retire following the 2020 season.
Impact In the message, Davis indicated that he'll return to the lineup for the season finale against Philadelphia after missing last week's loss to the Panthers, who selected him in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft. Washington is in control of its own playoff destiny, so Sunday's game will be Davis' last time on the field if the Football Team doesn't win.
DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dwayne Haskins starts for Washington despite breaking rules Dwayne Haskins gets his second consecutive start for Washington with quarterback Alex Smith out again because of a right calf injury
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't play Sunday Davis (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Carolina, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Davis was unable to practice at all this week, leading to Sunday's absence. Cole Holcomb should resume starting duty at strongside linebacker as long as he's able to clear league concussion protocol in time to suit up.
DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Increased role on tap Davis will assume a starting role at strongside linebacker for Sunday's matchup against Seattle, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Davis will take over for Cole Holcomb at the position for Week 15, as Holcomb was ruled out of the contest due to a concussion. Davis has been a healthy scratch this season, so the veteran will take on a huge opportunity as the team battles for the division crown. Davis has just five solo tackles and a pass breakup across six games this season.
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Miami adds DE Thomas Davis, a pass rushing menace The Hurricanes have officially signed one of the most athletic pass rushers in the country.
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
Russell Wilson, Travis Kelce among NFL Man of Year nominees Seattle’s star quarterback Russell Wilson and Kansas City’s standout tight end Travis Kelce are among the 32 finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award
DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers' Roethlisberger active after virus-related absence The unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers wound up relatively healthy for their game against the AFC North rival Cincinnati Bengals following a brush with the novel coronavirus
NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Antonio Gibson's next step, Bryce Love returns, Thomas Davis' finish: WFT notes Young running backs and old linebackers and quarterbacks fill Ben Standig's notebook this week.
NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Newcomer Avery Williamson active for Steelers-Cowboys game Linebacker Avery Williamson is set to make his Pittsburgh Steelers debut at Dallas a week after he was acquired in a trade from the New York Jets
NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Several Raiders active against Bucs after time on COVID list Las Vegas starting offensive linemen Kolton Miller, Denzelle Good, Rodney Hudson and Gabe Jackson are active for the Raiders against Tampa Bay after spending time on the COVID-19 l...
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Healthy scratch Sunday Davis (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Cowboys, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
Impact For a second straight game, Davis will serve as a healthy scratch. Kevin Pierre-Louis will continue starting at weak-side linebacker while Cole Holcomb will operate as the strong-side linebacker during Sunday's divisional tilt.
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Tampa Bay's Godwin, Green Bay's Adams return from injuries Tampa Bay’s Chris Godwin and Green Bay’s Davante Adams are back in the lineup after missing time because of hamstring injuries
OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thomas Davis adjusting to new role, ready for Miami The plus-athlete made plays in a rivalry game this past Friday.
OCTOBER 12, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
Over illness Davis (illness) practiced in full Thursday, Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic reports.
Impact Davis was held out of Wednesday's practice due to an illness, but it looks like he's now back to full health. The veteran looks set to handle his usual depth role against the Browns on Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to rock Davis (calf) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic reports.
Impact Davis was listed as questionable coming into the contest despite being a full participant throughout practice this week. Now healthy, he'll add some much needed depth at linebacker for Sunday's contest.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Status uncertain for Sunday Davis (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Davis was a full participant in practice all week, so there shouldn't be much concern about his ability to make his season debut Sunday. If he indeed suits up, Davis will add veteran depth behind Shaun Dion Hamilton.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Back to full practice Davis (calf) practiced in full Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Davis didn't dress against the Eagles in Week 1, but he's healthy and practicing fully heading into Sunday's clash with the Cardinals.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Brady has Evans active vs. Saints despite hurt hamstring Tom Brady might have top target Mike Evans to throw to in his debut for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
