Davis (concussion) plans to retire as an NFL player, ESPN's John Keim reports.

EDGE Analysis

An official announcement to that effect is in line to be made later this month, but the 36-year-old -- who earlier in his career had a run as a quality fantasy tight end -- will call it quits after concussion symptoms limited him to just four games and 10 catches for 123 yards and a TD for Washington this past season. Tabbed No. 6 overall by the 49ers in the 2006 NFL Draft, the 6-foot-3, 248-pounder racked up 583 catches for 7,562 yards and 63 touchdowns over the course of 198 regular-season games as a pro.

Davis (concussion) hasn't made a decision on retirement, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Davis will turn 36 on Jan. 31, after missing the final 12 games of the 2019 campaign due to concussion symptoms. He's scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, with the potential to earn a backup role if he decides to continue his football career. Davis has caught 583 passes for 7,562 yards and 63 touchdowns in 14 NFL seasons, and his showing at the 2006 combine remains one of the all-time-great workouts in league history.

The Redskins are placing Davis (concussion) on injured reserve, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 35-year-old hasn't been able to play since he suffered a concussion Week 4, leaving Jeremy Sprinkle as Washington's top choice at tight end. Given his age as well as the serious nature of his injury, it won't come as any surprise if Davis decides to retire. His contract expires at the end of the season.

Davis (concussion) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Davis has been limited during practices for seven weeks now, with Washington offering little indication of when he might be ready to resume taking contact. Barring a change in the status quo, Davis will presumably be ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions shortly after Friday's practice concludes.

Davis (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Davis is progressing through the league's five-step protocol for head injuries. He's missed six consecutive games and has been unable to advance beyond limited practice sessions for over a month. If the veteran is sidelined again Week 12, expect Jeremy Sprinkle to draw another start at tight end.

Davis (concussion) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Since entering the concussion protocol after the Redskins' Week 4 loss to the Giants, Davis has remained in a holding pattern in his recovery from the head injury, as he hasn't advanced beyond limited participation in practices. With Davis still having yet to receive clearance for contact, Jeremy Sprinkle will get another turn as the Redskins' starting tight end this weekend.

Interim coach Bill Callahan said Davis remains in the concussion protocol, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

There doesn't seem to be an end on sight to Davis' absence, which reached five games before the Redskins' Week 10 bye. Prior to the team-wide respite, he was able practice in a limited capacity for the better part of a month, so he seems to have passed a few phases in the protocol. In the end, though, Davis is subject to an evaluation by an independent neurologist before he'll gain clearance to play again.

Davis (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Buffalo, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Davis has been a limited practice participant for four weeks, unable to advance to full status. His continued absence leaves Jeremy Sprinkle as Washington's No. 1 option at tight end in Dwayne Haskins' first NFL start.

Davis (concussion) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

The tight end has been limited in practices for four weeks now, so his activity Thursday can't be taken as a sign that he's on track to play Sunday in Buffalo. Davis would likely need to advance to full-contact work in Friday's practice and receive clearance from an independent neurologist in order to suit up Sunday. With that in mind, Jeremy Sprinkle seems likely to garner another start in place of Davis.

Davis (concussion) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Davis has maintained such activity for a fourth consecutive week, but until he can get in front of an independent neurologist, he'll remain with an indefinite return timetable. As long as he's sidelined, the Redskins will trot out Jeremy Sprinkle and Hale Hentges at tight end.