Michael

Davis

Davis has spent the first seven years of his career with the Chargers. The former UDFA allowed an abysmal 61 receptions for 788 yards and nine touchdowns on 93 targets last season, but the Commanders will hope he still provides an upgrade to a secondary that was among the worst in the league last year. The bar is low, so as a temporary fix, Davis may be worth the risk.

Neither will starting CB Asante Samuel Jr. (concussion), leaving backups Tevaughn Campbell and Ryan Smith in full-time roles alongside slot CB Chris Harris Jr. It’s enough of a reason to upgrade Jalen Hurts, who only disappointed in fantasy against the Lions because the team built an early four-score lead on the ground.

26-year-old Davis is the Bolts’ top outside cover man, especially after Casey Hayward was released over the weekend. The former UDFA out of BYU has started 35 games over the last three seasons. He’s picked off five balls over the last two years and broke up a career-high 14 passes in 2020 while grading out as Pro Football Focus’ No. 55 corner. The Chargers will return Davis, Chris Harris, and Tevaughn Campbell at corner.

Davis had a solid year as the Bolts’ No. 3 corner last season, but he currently projects as the odd man out after the Chargers signed Chris Harris to pair with Desmond King and Casey Hayward. The second-round tender does not speak to a backup, however. The Chargers are going to get creative with their embarrassment of riches at corner.

They also assigned exclusive rights tenders on Isaac Rochell and Trent Scott. Davis is the most notable player here having made 21 starts with the Chargers across his first three NFL seasons. An undrafted defensive back out of BYU, Davis has proved capable of being a depth option behind the blue-chip talent the Bolts have on defense.

Davis has started nine games this season, working as the defense’s No. 3 CB behind Casey Hayward and Desmond King. Overall, PFF has graded Davis as the league’s No. 96 ranked CB among 127 qualified players. The Chargers stated, “We respect and support the league’s decision in regard to the suspension of Michael Davis. Michael is a good person who made a significant mistake this past offseason.”