The Washington Commanders released 2021 first-round pick Jamin Davis last week after 3.5 seasons with the team. Formerly a linebacker, the Commanders transitioned Davis to defensive end under the new coaching staff in the offseason. While there had been some progress, the Commanders chose to move on from Davis in search of more experienced help.
Now, Davis has a new home. According to multiple NFL sources, the Green Bay Packers signed the 25-year-old Davis to the practice squad.
#Packers add LB Jamin Davis to the practice squad. Quite the luxury, to have a former first-round pick with 36 starts on your practice squad. Wouldn’t surprise to see him get game action there.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) October 29, 2024
In the previous three seasons, Davis appeared in 45 games with 36 starts, recording 269 tackles, including 20 for loss, seven sacks and one interception.
After moving to defensive end this season, Davis played in five games for Washington and finished with 13 tackles. He participated in 30% of the team’s defensive snaps through five weeks.
New coach Dan Quinn added Bobby Wagner and Frankie Luvu in the offseason to upgrade the Commanders’ linebacker position, which had struggled for years.