San Francisco 49ers

Report: 49ers TE Vernon Davis played hurt during 2014 season

Published Jul. 29, 2015 5:48 p.m. ET

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San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis posted career lows across the board in 2014 with just 245 receiving yards and two touchdowns in 14 games. In fact, not once did he record more than 45 receiving yards in a contest; he also failed to find the end zone after his two-score performance in Week 1.

However, it appears there is some reasoning behind that, as Mark Purdy of the Mercury News is reporting the tight end played hurt during the year. Davis dealt with ankle and back issues at various points during the year, but denied those were factors limiting his on-field performance.

@MercPurdy Jusy to clarify, did Chryst mention the point about Vernon Davis playing hurt, or based on something someone else said?
— Niners Nation (@NinersNation) July 29, 2015

Let's just say that I have confirmed that info with multiple members of the 49ers organization. Chryst didn't bring it up. @NinersNation
— Mark Purdy (@MercPurdy) July 29, 2015