Washington Commanders release Jamin Davis

Jamin Davis was a former three-star recruit from South Georgia who Kentucky helped develop into a first-round draft pick. The Washington Commanders selected the linebacker with the No. 19 overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft. Davis’ stay with the NFC East franchise did not last four full seasons.

On Tuesday, the Commanders announced that Jamin Davis was being released heading into Week 8.

We have made the following roster moves:
— Released DE Jamin Davis
— Signed S Ben Nikkel and WR Michael Strachan to the practice squad
— Released S Sheldrick Redwine from the practice squad

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) October 22, 2024

The 25-year-old recorded 102 tackles and three interceptions as a redshirt junior for Kentucky in 2020. After a strong pre-draft process with superb athletic testing, Jamin Davis became a quick riser up draft boards. The Washington linebacker started 36 games over his first three seasons in the NFL and recorded a career-high 104 tackles in 2022. However, Washington made a front office and coaching change following the 2023 season with general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn taking over. That led to Davis switching positions (linebacker to EDGE).

Jamin Davis will now hit the waiver wire with over 2,000 career snaps played. Do not be surprised if the Kentucky product gets picked up quickly.

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