{"id":433768,"date":"2023-08-24T17:00:08","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T17:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/?p=433768"},"modified":"2023-08-24T17:00:08","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T17:00:08","slug":"jets-corey-davis-announces-retirement-after-6-seasons-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/jets-corey-davis-announces-retirement-after-6-seasons-why\/","title":{"rendered":"Jets Corey Davis Announces Retirement After 6 Seasons: Why?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At the age of 28, wide receiver for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkjets.com\">New York Jets<\/a> Corey Davis has made the decision to leave the NFL.<\/p>\n<p>For the Jets and new quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Davis was recently expected to be the starting wide receiver, but he has opted to leave the game. Davis provided an explanation for his choice to retire despite being in his prime in a message published on his social media channels.<\/p>\n<h2>Jets <span class=\"field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden\">Corey Davis Announces Retirement After 6 Seasons: Why?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After six seasons in the NFL, veteran wide receiver Corey Davis of the New York Jets announced his retirement.<\/p>\n<p>On social media, Davis shared a message outlining his choice.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Regardless of the situation, Corey Davis still gave us this moment that sticks with every <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Jets?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Jets<\/a> fan and Zach Wilson believer: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JcylcApb3N\">pic.twitter.com\/JcylcApb3N<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Cromartie Jr. (@SpyroKush) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SpyroKush\/status\/1694475253173408026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;For some time now I\u2019ve been contemplating stepping away from the sport of football. This decision has not been easy. Although I am a deep person, I am a man of few words. I\u2019ve been searching my heart for what to do and I feel that stepping away from the game is the best path for me at this time.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I have more blessings than I could have ever imagined &#8211; I have an amazing family, a beautiful wife and two healthy children that I look forward to spending more time with.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We will always have the bomb in the Titans game <\/p>\n<p>Best of luck in the future to Corey Davis <br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NAXpMfD9je\">pic.twitter.com\/NAXpMfD9je<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NYJ MIKE (@NyjMike) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NyjMike\/status\/1694430718728806807?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am truly grateful for all the opportunities I have had and will continue to have on my journey. Thank you to my family and friends and the Jets organization for supporting me through this process.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Davis was still slated for a significant role even though the Jets have rising youngster Garrett Wilson as their primary option and Rodgers has added his two favourite Green Bay Packers receivers, Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb, to the squad.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Corey Davis made $52M in six years and now gets to retire at 28 years old. You have to respect it. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/agE9cKl7ZT\">https:\/\/t.co\/agE9cKl7ZT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Hayden Winks (@HaydenWinks) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HaydenWinks\/status\/1694426569488605494?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In the last year of a three-year, $37.5 million deal, Davis was due to make $10.5 million, but the Jets presumably would have insisted that he accept a pay reduction to stay below the wage cap.<\/p>\n<p>Now that the money has been deducted from their limit for this season, they have around $19.5 million open to make new moves.<\/p>\n<p>Davis has also spoken openly about his physical and emotional challenges upon joining the Jets.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Jets WR Corey Davis announces he is stepping away from football at the age of 28. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BpafMXITcb\">pic.twitter.com\/BpafMXITcb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NFL\/status\/1694428535228944588?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>It all began tragically in November 2020 when his older brother Titus passed away from renal cancer. The next day, Davis took the field for the Titans, and he fought through the rest of the season&#8217;s games using his brother&#8217;s memories as inspiration.<\/p>\n<p>Although his first year in New York didn&#8217;t go as expected, he would eventually sign a contract with the Jets after recording a career-high 984 yards on 65 receptions with five touchdowns in his fourth season. He only played nine games due to injuries.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Thank you Corey Davis for all you brought to the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Jets?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Jets<\/a> these past 2 seasons<\/p>\n<p>Wish nothing but the best for you &amp; your family in your next chapter \ud83d\udcaa <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheCDavis84?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TheCDavis84<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/q8z1SAaGfJ\">pic.twitter.com\/q8z1SAaGfJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; \ud835\ude45\ud835\ude40\ud835\ude4f\ud835\ude4e \ud835\ude48\ud835\ude40\ud835\ude3f\ud835\ude44\ud835\ude3c\ud83d\udeeb (@NYJets_Media) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NYJets_Media\/status\/1694433478014538007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Between the sorrow of losing his brother and having to deal with injuries when he knew he was the team\u2019s top receiving option, Davis admitted he went through a &#8220;pretty rough&#8221; time.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I was just going through a little bit mentally,&#8221; Davis told the AP prior to the start of the 2022 season. &#8220;The past couple of years have been pretty rough and I feel like I haven\u2019t really had the time to kind of dissect everything. I mean, I lost my brother and my homie, my best friend, and I never really had time to breathe after that happened. And I feel like this offseason was the first time I really, you know, kind of had the time to think about it and actually put him to rest.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;But it was difficult. I got through it and I\u2019m better because of it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Randall Cobb reacts to Corey Davis&#39; announcement that he will be stepping away from football:<\/p>\n<p>&quot;Life is bigger than football. I wish him well and I&#39;m going to be in his corner.&quot; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/okGOmjZEmd\">pic.twitter.com\/okGOmjZEmd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jets Videos (@snyjets) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/snyjets\/status\/1694431630687899750?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Robert Saleh, the Jets&#8217; head coach, usually only addresses the media at training camp early in the day before practice, but following Davis&#8217; announcement, he returned to the podium.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy heart goes out to him and his family. We\u2019ll always support him with any decision he makes. We\u2019re always here if he needs us,\u201d Saleh said. \u201cWe were aware of it and just tried to support him and his family in any decision that they decided to go with. Selfishly, obviously, we\u2019d love for him to play.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s an unbelievable man, an unbelievable player. But at the same time, he\u2019s also an unbelievable father, husband and friend. \u2026 So, I\u2019m excited for him, obviously, in this new journey but at the same time, always for \u00a0him to know, he always has a family here.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Alright <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Jets?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Jets<\/a> fans hear me out&#8230; You got rid of both Elijah Moore and Denzel Mims in the offseason and now Corey Davis just retired. You need a WR.<\/p>\n<p>Can I interest you in trading for a dynamic young WR who runs a 4.26 40 and is poised for a breakout season? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DK4am7GFbG\">pic.twitter.com\/DK4am7GFbG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Roberto Shenanigans (@Rob_Shenanigans) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Rob_Shenanigans\/status\/1694469002494451882?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Two players from the group that consists of Jason Brownlee, Xavier Gipson, Malik Taylor, and Irv Charles might join the team as a result of Davis&#8217; departure.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s an opportunity for somebody else to step up over the next week and a half,\u201d Saleh said. \u201cIt opens the door for someone who may have been on the outside looking in, and they\u2019ve got a chance to push the door open.<\/p>\n<p>Naturally, we lose Corey, who was a fantastic leader, role model, and seasoned presence. However, it also provides a pathway for someone else.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This was by far the best Corey Davis moment during his time with the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Jets?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Jets<\/a>. This is also probably the most memorable positive Zach Wilson play too. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RaTBSLVV5L\">pic.twitter.com\/RaTBSLVV5L<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jake Asman (@JakeAsman) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JakeAsman\/status\/1694427674003833277?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>During his two seasons with the Jets, Davis caught 66 receptions for 1,028 yards and six touchdowns in 22 games.<\/p>\n<p>After the news, two of his colleagues addressed the media and expressed their support for his choice.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s kind of sad, but we support him and his family,\u201d linebacker Quincy Williams said. &#8220;Rich dude. Good locker-room guy, too, on the field and off the field.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLife is bigger than football. We play this game. This is something that we do. But this is not who we are,\u201d Cobb added. \u201cI wish him well. I\u2019m going to be in his corner.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Robert Saleh on Corey Davis retiring:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy heart goes out to him &amp; his family. We\u2019ll always support him with any decision he makes, &amp; we\u2019re always here if he needs us. The door is always open [for him to come back].\u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Jets?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Jets<\/a> <br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xS5oIMuqLw\">pic.twitter.com\/xS5oIMuqLw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Harrison Glaser (@NYJetsTFMedia) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NYJetsTFMedia\/status\/1694429885287088323?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The 28-year-old is now concentrating on life beyond football, where he claims there will be more family time available.<\/p>\n<p>In 78 games, Davis finished his NFL career with 3,879 receiving yards on 273 receptions and 17 touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE-\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"The NBA GOAT Debate: Stephen Curry Vs Magic Johnson\" href=\"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/the-nba-goat-debate-stephen-curry-vs-magic-johnson\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">The NBA GOAT Debate: Stephen Curry Vs Magic Johnson<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the age of 28, wide receiver for the New York Jets Corey Davis has made the decision to leave the NFL. For the Jets and new quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Davis was recently expected to be the starting wide receiver, but he has opted to leave the game. 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