Washington released Davis (knee) on Wednesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Davis missed Washington's final three games of the 2020 season -- including a playoff loss to the Buccaneers -- due to a knee injury. The transaction was simply procedural, as Davis was set to become a free agent in March and had already announced plans to retire. Assuming Davis doesn't have a change of heart, he'll end his NFL career with 1,216 tackles, 55 pass breakups, 29 sacks and 13 interceptions over 199 regular-season games. According to Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer, Davis will sign a one-day contract with the Panthers to retire with the team that drafted him.

Davis (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday night's wild-card game against the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

Davis' knee issue forced him to miss a Week 16 matchup against his former team of 13 years in the Panthers, and subsequently, he sat out Washington's regular-season finale versus Philadelphia. Now confirmed unavailable for a third consecutive game, Davis will be sidelined for his 10th contest of the season. A calf injury held the veteran out of the lineup for Weeks 1 and 2, and he's been a healthy scratch on other occasions this year.

Davis (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Davis originally expected to return in Week 17 after missing last week's loss to the Panthers, but he'll remain sidelined with retirement looming if Washington is to lose.

Davis (knee) announced via his personal Instagram account that he'll retire following the 2020 season.

EDGE Analysis

In the message, Davis indicated that he'll return to the lineup for the season finale against Philadelphia after missing last week's loss to the Panthers, who selected him in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft. Washington is in control of its own playoff destiny, so Sunday's game will be Davis' last time on the field if the Football Team doesn't win.

Davis (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Carolina, John Keim of ESPN.comreports.

EDGE Analysis

Davis was unable to practice at all this week, leading to Sunday's absence. Cole Holcomb should resume starting duty at strongside linebacker as long as he's able to clear league concussion protocol in time to suit up.

Davis will assume a starting role at strongside linebacker for Sunday's matchup against Seattle, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Davis will take over for Cole Holcomb at the position for Week 15, as Holcomb was ruled out of the contest due to a concussion. Davis has been a healthy scratch this season, so the veteran will take on a huge opportunity as the team battles for the division crown. Davis has just five solo tackles and a pass breakup across six games this season.

Davis (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Cowboys, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

For a second straight game, Davis will serve as a healthy scratch. Kevin Pierre-Louis will continue starting at weak-side linebacker while Cole Holcomb will operate as the strong-side linebacker during Sunday's divisional tilt.

Davis (illness) practiced in full Thursday, Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Davis was held out of Wednesday's practice due to an illness, but it looks like he's now back to full health. The veteran looks set to handle his usual depth role against the Browns on Sunday.

Davis (calf) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Davis was listed as questionable coming into the contest despite being a full participant throughout practice this week. Now healthy, he'll add some much needed depth at linebacker for Sunday's contest.

Davis (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Davis was a full participant in practice all week, so there shouldn't be much concern about his ability to make his season debut Sunday. If he indeed suits up, Davis will add veteran depth behind Shaun Dion Hamilton.