Mike Davis

Veteran RB Mike Davis announced his retirement from the NFL on Twitter/X on his 31st birthday after eight seasons in the league.

Fantasy Impact

Davis has been in the league for nine years, playing for eight seasons but not appearing in 2023. He played for six teams, being drafted out of South Carolina in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the 49ers before playing with the Seahawks, Bears, Panthers, Falcons, and Ravens. He rushed for 2,052 yards and had 1,066 receiving yards with 18 total touchdowns in his career.

According to Jordan Schultz, free agent RB Mike Davis worked out with the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Davis most recently played with the Baltimore Ravens in 2022, only seeing eight carries for 18 yards. In 2020, though, Davis had 642 yards and six touchdowns in 15 games, seeing 12 starts with the Panthers. Davis has been a part of six different active rosters and has a lot of experience as a 30-year-old back. The Vikings have been looking around for a veteran option to pair with their young core, and Davis could be in the mix, even if he sees little playing time alongside RBs Alexander Mattisson, Ty Chandler, Kene Nwangwu and DeWayne McBride.

The Ravens waived Mike Davis on Saturday morning.

Fantasy Impact

This move was reportedly made to clear room on the roster for the expected return of J.K. Dobbins from IR. Davis was last active back in Week 11. The veteran running back played in eight games for the Ravens this year, totaling just 18 yards on eight carries and recording two receptions.

The Baltimore Ravens have listed RB Mike Davis as inactive for TNF against Tampa Bay.

Fantasy Impact

This is Davis' second straight game being inactive after playing in all six games to start the year. Davis has seen his usage decrease and is now operating behind RB Gus Edwards and Kenyan Drake. Davis has no use being on any rosters in fantasy as he likely won't have any action this season barring even more injuries.

Mike Davis is a healthy inactive for Baltimore's Week 7 game against Cleveland.

Fantasy Impact

With the elevation of Gus Edwards, Davis was the odd man out. This leaves Kenyan Drake, Edwards, and Justice Hill in the Ravens' backfield, and all are risky fantasy plays for this week.