Patriots veteran Codi Davis announces retirement, age 34

New England Patriots veteran special teams player Cody Davis has announced his retirement from the NFL after an illustrious 11-season career, sharing the news on social media Thursday.

Davis, aged 34, primarily served as a safety but made his mark on special teams throughout stints with the St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams (2013-17), Jacksonville Jaguars (2018-19), and Patriots (2020-23). Originating as an undrafted free agent from Texas Tech, he amassed 118 tackles over 144 games, with five starts for Los Angeles. Notably, he scored his sole career touchdown last season on a fumble return during a 26-23 victory against the Denver Broncos on December 24th.

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Hailing from Stephenville, Texas, Davis expressed gratitude to his family, coaches, and teams spanning from high school to the NFL. He also extended his appreciation to staff, medical personnel, teachers, fans, and the cities he represented. Additionally, Davis acknowledged his philanthropic endeavors, recognizing the opportunities he had to make a positive impact on communities.

In a heartfelt message shared on Twitter, Davis reflected, “God blessed me not only with the athletic ability to play football but also provided the protection, timing, opportunities, and support for me to fulfill my dream of playing in the NFL for 11 years. I have given my all to everything I’ve done, and I am proud of my accomplishments. ‘I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.'”