It’s heartbreaking: A very loyal New York Jets player has announced his sudden retirement, sending a powerful statement and bidding the team and supporters a heartfelt farewell.
The decision by Aaron Rodgers’ number two wide receiver, who was selected among the top five picks in the 2016 NFL Draft, to retire in his prime has dealt a blow to the New York Jets.
Corey Davis, a wide receiver for the New York Jets, has announced his 28-year NFL retirement.
Davis has chosen to leave the game despite recent projections that he would start for the Jets as a wide receiver and be a key component for new quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Davis gave an explanation for his decision to retire, even though he was in his prime, in a statement that was shared on his social media accounts.
In his letter, he stated: “I’ve been thinking about giving up football for a while. Making this choice has not been simple.
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Russell Wilson claimed that Sean Payton could quickly fire him in a “cooked” statement, saying, “Although I am a deep person, I am a man of few words.” After examining my heart, I’ve decided that leaving the game alone is the right course of action for me right now.
“I am extremely fortunate to have a wonderful family, a stunning wife, and two happy, healthy children that I can’t wait to spend more time with.
“I sincerely appreciate all of the opportunities I have had and will continue to have as I travel the world. I am grateful for the support I have received during this process from my family, friends, and the Jets organization.”
Davis was still slated for a significant role, even with the Jets having ascending rookie Garrett Wilson as their go-to option and Rodgers adding his two favorite Green Bay Packers receivers, Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb, to the roster.
Following Wilson’s rapid rise to stardom in his rookie campaign, Davis emerged as the second option, finishing the previous season with 536 yards and two touchdowns.
Davis, a former Tennessee Titans fifth-overall selection who was expected to become a league superstar, never quite lived up to the hype after leaving the team after four respectable but unspectacular seasons.
Unexpectedly, the Jets cut Denzel Mims, a second-round pick, earlier in the offseason. As a result, they may now search for other players to fill the position. But it appeared that they had struck gold with undrafted rookie Jacob Brownlee, who has proven to be a standout during training camp and could end up on the roster.
The Jets, who now have both Breece Hall and Dalvin Cook on their roster, will probably be a run-heavy team as well.
