San Francisco 49ers right tackle Anthony Davis has decided to retire, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. The 25-year-old Davis is widely regarded as one of the best right tackles in the NFL and becomes the fourth 49er to retire this offseason.
Davis joins Patrick Willis, Chris Borland and Justin Smith in retirement. At 25, Davis' decision to retire comes as a surprise to many. Like Borland, Davis made the decision based heavily on his long-term health.
"I'm simply doing what's best for my body as well as my mental health at this time in my life," Davis said, via Rapoport.
While Davis will apparently walk away this season, the door may be open for a return down the line. According to Andrew Brandt of ESPN, Davis said he will "take a year or so" away from the NFL. That would leave open the possibility of a return down the line, or Davis could walk away from his playing career entirely.
Davis joins Patrick Willis, Chris Borland and Justin Smith in retirement. At 25, Davis' decision to retire comes as a surprise to many. Like Borland, Davis made the decision based heavily on his long-term health.
"I'm simply doing what's best for my body as well as my mental health at this time in my life," Davis said, via Rapoport.
While Davis will apparently walk away this season, the door may be open for a return down the line. According to Andrew Brandt of ESPN, Davis said he will "take a year or so" away from the NFL. That would leave open the possibility of a return down the line, or Davis could walk away from his playing career entirely.
