Corey Davis to step away from football

Corey Davis from the New York Jets announced on Wednesday that he is stepping away from football for undisclosed amount of time.

#Jets WR Corey Davis has informed the team that he plans to step away from football at the age of 28. He has now publicly announced his intentions. pic.twitter.com/jnVrZXfenx

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 23, 2023

The wide receiver wrote a statement on Instagram, which said:

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“I’ve been searching my heart for what to do. And I feel that stepping away from the game is the best path for me at this time.”

It is unknown whether Davis quits football forever or just takes a break.

Head-coach Robert Saleh shared that the 28-year-old had missed last week of training camp due to “dealing with personal matter”. Saleh added that he hopes Davis comes back.

Davis was entering his third season with the Jets after a 4-year stint with the Tennessee Titans, where he was selected as the No. 5 overall pick in the 2017 draft.