The Saints signed Davis to a contract Wednesday.
Davis tried out with the Saints on Tuesday. The cornerback clearly impressed the team and will likely play in Friday's preseason finale against the Cowboys. It is unclear if Davis has any real shot at the 53-man roster, but the 29-year-old will likely at least be with the organization until Sunday.
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Michael Davis: Tryout with New Orleans
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The Saints hosted Davis for a tryout Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Davis ended the 2025 season in early January when he was placed on injured reserve for a shoulder issue. The 29-year-old finished the 2025 campaign with four tackles (two solo) over 11 regular-season contests. The cornerback is now healthy and ready to rejoin the Saints for another season if he can.
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Saints' Michael Davis: Placed on IR
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Davis (shoulder) was placed on the injured reserve list Friday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
The 29-year-old from BYU sustained a shoulder injury in the Week 17 win over the Titans and didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, so it's no surprise he's shifted to IR. Davis finished his 2025 campaign with four total tackles across 11 appearances while primarily contributing on special teams (eight snaps on defense, 113 on special teams).
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Saints' Michael Davis: Done for day
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Davis (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Titans, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Davis suffered an apparent shoulder injury in the contest, bringing his day to a premature end. The cornerback operates primarily as a special-teams option, so his absence carries little to no impact on defense.
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Saints' Michael Davis: Signs with New Orleans
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Davis signed with the Saints on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Davis had options, according to Garafolo, as he initially agreed to sign with New Orleans' practice squad before the Lions called to sign him to the active roster. Instead, he's sticking with the Saints and joining the 53-man roster. Davis has 122 career regular-season games under his belt and appeared in 15 with the Commanders last season.
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Commanders' Michael Davis: Back in action
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Davis (shoulder) returned to the field in Sunday night's matchup with the Falcons, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
Davis was briefly sidelined with a shoulder injury, but he quickly returned to action in the first quarter. The 29-year-old will continue to operate as the team's No. 3 cornerback versus Atlanta.
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Chargers' Michael Davis: Logs another start, posts six stops
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Davis tallied six tackles (five solo) in Sunday's Week 17 loss to the Broncos.
After working exclusively on special teams in Weeks 12 and 13, Davis has since started each of Los Angeles' past four contests. His six stops Sunday were fifth-most on the team and tied for his highest mark since he made eight tackles against Las Vegas in Week 4. Davis' performance Sunday pushed his season tackle total to 62, two shy of the career-best mark he set in 2020.
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Chargers' Michael Davis: In action for OTAs
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Davis participated in the first of the Chargers' 10 voluntary OTAs on Monday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Davis suffered a pectoral injury in the Chargers' wild-card loss to the Jaguars last season and was unable to return to the game. However, the cornerback appears to be fully recovered from the issue as he is participating in OTAs this week. As long as he remains healthy, Davis should have a significant role in the team's secondary for the 2023 campaign.
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Chargers' Michael Davis: Ready to roll Sunday
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Davis (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Davis picked up an apparent knee injury during practice this week, but it ultimately isn't severe enough to sideline him for the Chargers' Week 12 matchup in Arizona. The 27-year-old should continue operating in his usual every-down cornerback role opposite of Asante Samuel.
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Chargers' Michael Davis: Week 12 status up in the air
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Davis (knee) is listed as questionable to play Sunday against the Cardinals, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Davis picked up a knee injury while defending a pass during practice, leaving him limited during Thursday's and Friday's sessions, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. While the severity of the issue is still unclear, Chargers coach Brandon Staley said he still expects the cornerback to play in Sunday's game versus Arizona, per Popper. Davis has recorded 16 tackles and one pass defended after stepping into a starting role over the past three games, and his absence would likely leave Bryce Callahan to slot in opposite cornerback Asante Samuel in Week 12.
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Chargers' Michael Davis: Will not play Sunday
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Davis (hamstring) is inactive Sunday against the Vikings.
Davis was unable to practice all week, so this is not surprising news. In his place, Asante Samuel and Tevaughn Campbell will be in line for an increased workload.
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Chargers' Michael Davis: Leaves early Sunday
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Davis is questionable to return to Sunday's game with a hamstring injury, Joe Reedy of the Associated Press reports.
Davis had taken on a depth role since Chris Harris had returned to the lineup. Tevaughn Campbell will likely see extra playing time until the 26-year-old can return.
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Chargers' Michael Davis: Back to 53-man roster
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Davis (suspension) had his roster exemption lifted Wednesday and is back on the 53-man roster, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
The 24-year-old will reclaim his starting role at cornerback after the two-game ban. Brandon Facyson filled in well during Davis' absence and will still receive some opportunities, according to coach Anthony Lynn.
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Chargers' Michael Davis: Full participant Thursday
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Davis (hamstring) practiced fully Thursday.
Davis was limited in Wednesday's practice, so his full participation Thursday bodes very well for his status for Sunday's matchup with Miami. The 24-year-old has been sidelined since the season opener with the hamstring issue.
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Chargers' Michael Davis: Doubtful for Week 2
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Davis (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Lions.
Davis suffered this injury during the season opener versus the Colts after just five snaps and didn't return. Davis didn't participate in practice all week, either, confirming it's unlikely he plays in Sunday's contest. The Chargers are clearly hindered at cornerback, as starter Trevor Williams (quadriceps) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday. Expect Brandon Facyson and Desmond King to see heavy usage if Davis sits out.
