Washington Redskins
Fred Davis - #83 - TE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 247 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/15/1986 |
| Birthplace | Toledo, OH |
| College | USC |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 2nd round, 17th pick by Redskins |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | 325 | 0 |
Shanahan: McNabb not fit enough to run two-minute drill
On Monday, Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan told reporters McNabb was not in good enough shape to run a two-minute offense with no timeouts.
Shanahan's message to McNabb couldn't be clearer
It was significant that Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan would bench QB Donovan McNabb, the man whom he traded for this offseason, when the game hung in the balance.
Dissecting the benching of Donovan McNabb
The decision to bench a star quarterback in crunch time could leave an irreparable ripple in the relationship between Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan and Donovan McNabb that could set the stage for a younger franchise quarterback in Washington.
Stafford lifts Lions to 37-25 win over Redskins
Matthew Stafford's fourth touchdown pass converted a fourth down with 3:12 left and the Detroit Lions scored nine points in 14 seconds to turn a closely contested game into a 37-25 win over the Washington Redskins on Sunday.
Haynesworth: Not a good fit in 3-4
Albert Haynesworth said prior to the Week Eight game against the Lions what many had thought all along: "I'm not good enough to play the 3-4."
Redskins RB Portis still a couple weeks away
Redskins RB Clinton Portis is likely two weeks away from seriously testing his injured groin, according to The Washington Post.
Hall shines, but Haynesworth steps up
NT-DE Albert Haynesworth turned in his best performance as a Redskin — not just this season but including last year as well — in the 'Skins' 17-14 victory over the Bears Sunday.
Cutler throws four picks in Bears' loss to Redskins
DeAngelo Hall tied an NFL record with four interceptions, running one back 92 yards for a touchdown, and the Washington Redskins sacked Jay Cutler four times while forcing five turnovers in a 17-14 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Redskins TE Davis not making expected impact
Although he's considered a big-time talent, Washington TE Fred Davis hasn't shown enough this season for the coaches to showcase him as a receiver.
Redskins CB Rogers not ducking hands question
The lasting image of the Redskins' loss to the Colts in Week Six was the team's dropped interceptions, two by CB Carlos Rogers.
Report: Hall and Haslett have confrontation
Redskins CB DeAngelo Hall and defensive coordinator Jim Haslett got into a confrontation on Tuesday over pass coverage instructions, according to a report in the Washington Post.
Rewind: Remembering the Ricky Williams trade
Mike Beacom examines the infamous trade Mike Ditka executed on Draft Day 1999 to select Ricky Williams. After all these years, has Williams finally proven Ditka right? Was he worth all those picks?
Report: Titans, Redskins unable to agree on deal for Haynesworth
The Titans tried to acquire Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth before the 4 p.m. ET Tuesday trade deadline, but the two teams couldn't agree on the compensation, the Tennessean reported.
Redskins-Bears matchup of the day: Tuesday
Pressure off the edge has given the Bears' pass protection trouble all season, and it will have another disruptive rusher to contend with this week in Redskins OLB Brian Orakpo.
Redskins' defense missed opportunities against Colts
The Redskins can point directly to (at least) two missed interceptions, along with a few other defensive missteps, as the reason they could not beat the Colts.
PLAYER NEWS
A person familiar with the deal says Davis has agreed to a one-year contract to remain with the Washington Redskins. The person said Friday that Davis opted to remain with the Redskins after exploring options with the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets.|||||||
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has yet to announce the deal. Davis might have been one of the most coveted tight ends on the free agent market if he were healthy, but he's recovering from a torn left Achilles suffered in a loss to the New York Giants in October. He had 24 catches for 325 yards in seven games last year.
Free agent tight end Fred Davis intends to continue weighing his options after meeting with the Buffalo Bills for a second time.|||||||
Davis visited the Bills' facility Thursday after dining with team officials last weekend. Though interested in Buffalo, Davis hasn't ruled out re-signing with Washington. He's scheduled to visit the New York Jets on Friday.
Davis tore his left Achilles tendon Sunday against the Giants and will miss the remainder of the season.|||||||
Davis needed help to the sideline and then onto a trainer's table before he was carted to the locker room for further examination. He was the team's leading receiver with 23 catches for 312 yards entering Sunday's game.
Davis caught seven passes for 90 yards in Sunday's 38-31 loss to the Bengals.|||||||
Davis came into Week 3 with four receptions for 52 yards, but could be poised for another big game next Sunday, as the Redskins face a Buccaneers team that is last in the NFL in passing yards, yielding an average of 353.3 per game.
Davis and left tackle Trent Williams are set to play for the first time since Dec. 4 in Thursday's preseason opener after they were suspended for the final four games of 2011 for failing multiple drug tests.|||||||
Davis was having a career year with 59 catches and 796 yards before being suspended. He gets tested two or three times a week and meets weekly with a counselor. If he tests positive this season, he'll be suspended for a year.
