Leonard Davis SF (14) Thu 7/26/12 2:48 PM
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49ers signed OG Leonard Davis to a one-year contract.
Davis was expected to be 100 percent this summer after undergoing foot surgery early in the offseason. Failing to land a job before November, Davis didn't play a single snap for the Lions in 2011. No lock to make the roster, Davis is merely a veteran fallback in case Alex Boone and Daniel Kilgore struggle while battling for the right guard job.
Leonard Davis SF (14) Sat 3/24/12 11:41 AM
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Free agent G Leonard Davis recently underwent foot surgery, but is expected to be 100 percent within the next two months.
Davis wasn't known to be hurt as he struggled to find a job last season, and was reportedly in "decent shape" when he signed with the Lions in November. He'll need to be 100 percent healthy by the start of training camp to have a realistic chance of landing a roster spot during his age-34 season. He visited the 49ers last week.
Leonard Davis SF (14) Wed 3/14/12 12:50 PM
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Free agent OG Leonard Davis will reportedly visit the 49ers on Wednesday.
Davis drew little free agent interest last summer and didn't sign with the Lions until November. He didn't play a single in 2011. Turning 34 in September, Davis may be viewed as insurance in case the Niners lose free agent RG Adam Snyder.
Leonard Davis SF (14) Mon 11/7/11 12:35 PM
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Lions signed OG Leonard Davis, formerly of the Cowboys.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Davis is in "decent shape." Now 33, the powerful run blocker started all 64 games for the Cowboys between 2007-10. He won't be a starter for the Lions, but should see plenty of snaps on running downs, providing a boost to a rushing offense ranked just 27th in the league.
Leonard Davis SF (14) Sun 11/6/11 10:04 PM
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Scout.com's Aaron Wilson reports that the Lions will sign free agent OL Leonard Davis this week.
The 33-year-old Davis has starting experience at both tackle positions and guard, although his best position is the latter at this stage of his career. Davis has not played in the NFL this season after Dallas cut him on July 26.
Leonard Davis SF (14) Tue 8/16/11 10:15 PM
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Free agent OG Leonard Davis is reportedly visiting the Lions Tuesday night and Wednesday.
The 32-year-old has started every game for the past four years in Dallas, so he's one of the few quality free agents remaining. The Lions can certainly use experienced depth behind Jeff Backus (pectoral) and Gosder Cherilus (knee), but it's been five years since Davis has played tackle.
Leonard Davis SF (14) Tue 8/2/11 10:47 PM
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The Dolphins are reportedly one of several teams to have contacted free agent OG Leonard Davis.
As expected. Davis went to the Pro Bowl under then offensive line coach Tony Sparano in 2007. Reports out of Miami have suggested the Dolphins are looking for veteran insurance at guard with John Jerry not meeting expectations.
Leonard Davis SF (14) Tue 8/2/11 11:53 AM
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Free agent OG Leonard Davis is reportedly down to under 350 pounds and "said to be primed to go," for any interested teams.
The 33-year-old Davis should be willing to settle for a veteran's minimum kind of deal after being benched for Montrae Holland in Dallas last year. Still a powerful run blocker, Davis could at least be a versatile backup for a power-running team. He's made starts at right guard and both tackle spots in his career.
Leonard Davis SF (14) Tue 7/26/11 12:37 PM
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The Cowboys informed RG Leonard Davis of his impending release.
Dallas is freeing up salary cap space. Davis can still play in a power-blocking scheme, ranking in the top half of NFL guards in Pro Football Focus' ratings the past two years. The Dolphins could be a team to watch, as Davis went to the Pro Bowl in 2007 under coach Tony Sparano. Contrary to a previous report, ESPN Dallas' Calvin Watkins now expects the Cowboys to hold onto RT Marc Colombo.