Former Tennessee Titans and current New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis announced he is “stepping away” from the NFL in a post on social media on Wednesday.
Davis, who was away from the team due to personal reasons, posted the following on Instagram:
“For some time now I’ve been contemplating stepping away from the sport of football,” Davis wrote. “This decision has not been easy. Although I am a deep person, I am a man of few words. 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. I have more blessings than I could have ever imagined — I have an amazing family, a beautiful wife and two healthy children that I look forward to spending more time with. I am truly grateful for all the opportunities I have had and will continue to have on my journey. Thank you to my family and friends and the Jets organization for supporting me through this process.”
It isn’t clear if Davis is fully retiring from the NFL or just stepping away for now. Regardless, we wish him well and hope he and his family are OK.
The Titans drafted Davis with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft. He spent four years with Tennessee before moving on in free agency and signing with the Jets in 2021.
