Former Washington linebacker Jamin Davis has a new home. On Tuesday, the 2021 first-round draft pick signed a contract with the Minnesota Vikings' 53-man roster.
The Commanders released the 25-year-old Davis on Oct. 22 and he signed with the Green Bay Packers' practice squad the following week. He remained on Green Bay's practice squad until signing with Minnesota.
The Commanders moved Davis to defensive end last offseason after he spent his first three seasons at linebacker. After Washington signed Frankie Luvu and Bobby Wagner, Davis' future was in question. The Commanders moved him to defense, where he worked exclusively with assistant coach and Washington's all-time sack leader Ryan Kerrigan on rushing the passer. The coaches praised Davis for embracing the change and working hard, but the Commanders ultimately needed the roster spot and had other defensive players they liked better.
The have signed LB Jamin Davis () was added to the 53-man squad.
OLB Gabe Murphy was activated off IR to the 53-man roster and LB Ivan Pace Jr. was placed on IR.
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Davis played 50 games for the Commanders with 36 starts and recorded 282 tackles, seven sacks and one interception.
