Jets wide receiver Corey Davis posted on Instagram on Wednesday that he is 'stepping away' from the NFL.
Davis told teammates several weeks ago, well before training camp, that he was mulling this decision, a source said.
Earlier Wednesday, coach Robert Saleh was vague when asked about Davis' status, declining to say whether he'd be back before the season opener. Saleh said Davis would be excused for"however long it takes." The Jets released statements from Saleh, general manager Joe Douglas and owner Woody Johnson, all of whom thanked him for his professionalism.
"It was a pleasure to coach a player like Corey Davis," Saleh said."He is a true competitor on the field and was a tremendously positive influence in our locker room." Douglas called Davis a"true professional on and off the field. He was a great example to our young players of how to come to work every day and put in a complete and consistent day of work."
Largely due to injuries, Davis never lived up to his contract with the Jets. In 2021, he signed a three-year, $37.5 million contract. He missed eight games in 2021 due to a groin injury that eventually required surgery. In 2022, he missed four games with a sprained knee.
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