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Top D.J. Davidson News
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Commanders' D.J. Davidson: Signed by Commanders
Washington signed Davidson (neck) to a contract Tuesday.
Davidson handled a depth role along the interior of the Giants' defensive line across 15 regular-season appearances in 2025, totaling nine tackles (six solo) and one pass defensed. He appears to have recovered from the neck injury that caused him to miss Week 17 and Week 18.
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Giants' D.J. Davidson: Sent to IR
The Giants moved Davidson (neck) to injured reserve Saturday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.
Davidson's season is now over, with the nose tackle accumulating nine tackles (six solo) and one pass defensed through 15 games this season. In a corresponding move, the Giants signed defensive lineman Elijah Chatman from the practice squad. Chatman may be called upon in Davidson's absence to take rotational snaps at nose tackle behind Dexter Lawrence.
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Giants' D.J. Davidson: Unable to play Sunday
Davidson (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Davidson played just six snaps in the Giants' Week 16 loss to the Vikings and was unable to practice all week heading into Sunday's game against the Raiders. In a rotational role, the 28-year-old accounted for nine tackles (six solo) and one pass breakup. In Davidson's absence, Darius Alexander will likely have a larger role on the defensive line.
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Giants' D.J. Davidson: Good to go vs. Washington
Davidson (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Davidson was held out of practice all week due to an illness, but he has recovered enough to be cleared to play Sunday. He has served in a rotational role on the Giants' defensive line this season, but he could see more snaps against Washington due to the absence of Rakeem Nunez-Roches (ankle).
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Giants' D.J. Davidson: Will play vs. Philadelphia
Davidson (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Paul Schwartz of the New York Post reports.
Davidson drew the questionable tag for Week 8 after upgrading from a DNP to a limited practice Friday, and he's been cleared to play after going through pregame warmups. He's operated in a rotational role on the defensive line this season and has accumulated three solo tackles through seven regular-season games.
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Giants' D.J. Davidson: Downgrades to non-participant
Davidson (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Davidson was limited in practice Wednesday, but he may have now suffered a setback. That said, Davidson managed to suit up Week 7 despite logging a FP-DNP-LP practice slate while listed with a knee injury, so if he's able to get back to at least limited activity levels Friday, he could still gain clearance for Sunday's divisional matchup at Philadelphia.
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Giants' D.J. Davidson: Questionable for Sunday
Davidson (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Davidson upgraded from a DNP on Thursday to a limited session Friday, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest. However, if the 28-year-old is unable to suit up in Week 8, expect Darius Alexander to see increased defensive snaps as a reserve defensive lineman.
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Giants' D.J. Davidson: Ready for Sunday
Davidson (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Despite logging a DNP at Thursday's practice due to a knee injury, Davidson is set to face the Broncos in Week 7. The Arizona State product has logged 106 defensive snaps over the Giants' first six games this season, tallying three total tackles. He's expected to serve as New York's top reserve nose tackle Sunday, playing behind Dexter Lawrence.
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Giants' D.J. Davidson: Doesn't practice Thursday
Davidson (knee) didn't practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Davidson logged a full practice Wednesday, but he was unable to take the practice field the following day as he tries to recover from a knee injury sustained in last Thursday's Week 6 win over the Eagles. Friday's practice participation level should provide some insight on Davidson's potential availability for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
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Giants' D.J. Davidson: Poised to return
Davidson did not appear on the Giants' injury report Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Davidson hurt his knee during the Giants' Week 6 win over the Eagles, but he doesn't appear to be in line for any additional missed time. He should return to a rotational role along the defensive line in Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.
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Giants' D.J. Davidson: Hurts knee on tush push
Davidson is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Eagles due to a knee injury, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
Davidson was on the field for a series of plays near the goal line, during which the Eagles ran four consecutive tush pushes. The final play ended in a touchdown and it also appeared to be when Davidson suffered his injury. He was carted to the locker room, so his return should be in doubt despite the official designation.
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Giants' D.J. Davidson: Past hamstring issue
Davidson (hamstring) recorded two tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Saturday's preseason opener against the Bills.
Davidson recently missed time with the hamstring issue but looked good against Buffalo. Selected in the fifth round of the 2022 Draft, Davidson appeared in 12 regular-season contests last season, recording 23 tackles (12 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and two fumble recoveries.
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Giants' D.J. Davidson: Suffers hamstring injury
Davidson left Tuesday's training camp practice after injuring his right hamstring, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
It's the second time Davidson has tweaked his right hamstring in three days, and while he appeared to be in more pain Tuesday, he was able to walk off the practice field under his own power. He'll undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury, but he will likely be limited to sideline work over the next few days to avoid aggravation. Davidson is coming off his most productive NFL campaign, finishing the 2024 regular season with 23 tackles (12 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and two fumble recoveries across 12 games.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-5, 320 lbs |
| Birthplace: Mesa, AZ |
| Age: 26 |
| School: Arizona St. |
| Experience: 5 |