New England Patriots safety Cody Davis (22) is congratulated by teammates after his 1-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Geneva Heffernan)
The Patriots have faced unexpected retirements this offseason, and now they’ll witness one of their top players in his position step away from the game. It marks a significant shift in New England’s football landscape. Cody Davis, who played with the Patriots for the past four seasons, revealed his retirement from the NFL in a detailed post on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, on Thursday.
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“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” -2 Timothy 4:7 🙏
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— Cody Davis (@CodyDavis) March 28, 2024
“I am announcing my retirement from the NFL,” he stated. “I am deeply grateful for the journey in football and what it has meant to my family and me.”
Davis had a stable position with the Patriots for several seasons, but with the organizational changes occurring, it seemed fitting for the 34-year-old to depart on his own terms. The Patriots’ release of fellow special teamer Chris Board, the hiring of new coordinator Jeremy Springer, and the NFL’s alterations to kickoff rules may have indicated the end was near for Davis.
The Patriots also bid farewell to special teams stalwart Matthew Slater, adding to the transformation under first-year head coach Jerod Mayo. Brenden Schooler is set to take the reins under the new leadership.
Davis enjoyed an 11-season career after initially joining the then-St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2013.
