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Ex-Illini Davis retires from Bills at halftime

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — As if Bills coach Sean McDermott didn't have enough to worry about in trailing the Los Angeles Chargers 28-6 at halftime on Sunday.

He had to contend with veteran cornerback Vontae Davis quitting on the team.

"Pulled himself out of the game. He communicated to us that he was done," McDermott revealed after a 31-20 loss. McDermott provided no other details except to bluntly say, "No," when asked if Davis was injured.

The Bills two veteran defensive leaders were far more upset with Davis essentially going AWOL.

"I don't have nothing to say about Vontae.