The Washington Commanders added quality veteran cornerback depth by signing former Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Michael Davis on Monday morning.
Davis, 29, adds some versatility to Washington’s secondary under new head coach Dan Quinn, especially given the fact that he is not afraid to throw his weight around up near the line of scrimmage against the run or blitzing off the edge.
Last season, Davis posted 62 tackles with one interception, in his seventh season in a Chargers uniform.
After going undrafted during the 2017 NFL Draft, Davis became a bit of a mainstay in the Chargers’ secondary after being promoted from the practice squad that preseason.
Through his first seven NFL seasons, Davis has produced 349 total tackles with eight interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown. Davis also has logged one sack and eight tackles for loss.
Michael Davis Searching for Consistency in Washington Commanders’ Defense
The Washington Commanders are betting big that Davis bounces back from an inconsistent 2023 season thanks in part to a change of scenery.
As Pro Football Focus points out, Davis missed 10 tackles during the 2023 season and opposing quarterbacks posted a whopping 119.8 passer rating when targeting him.
Davis was also benched multiple times throughout last season. The Commanders will count on Davis contributing meaningful snaps and a consistent level of play.
Washington Commanders Making Major Upgrades
Washington entered the offseason with the most cap space of any team in the league and has already made the most of it.
Davis is far from a centerpiece signing and more of a depth addition, especially considering some of the moves that Washington has already made.
New general manager Adam Peters swung big, by signing running back Austin Ekeler, linebacker Bobby Wagner, defensive back Jeremy Chinn, edge rushers Dorance Armstrong, linebacker Frankie Luvu, and top free agent center Tyler Biadasz, to name a few of Washington’s marquee additions.
Peters’ early moves give Washington the potential to take big strides toward a return to the postseason. They also significantly bolster a roster that will significantly hasten the development of whichever rookie quarterback Washington chooses with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
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