FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The average National Football League player's career lasts less than four years. In that respect, Carl Davis, now in his seventh NFL season, has beaten the odds. It hasn't been easy for him, however. The Patriots, whom Davis joined in October 2020, are his fifth club since 2015, and this Detroit, Michigan native hopes to stay a while longer.
"I just want to be part of the reason why we have plenty of success here," he remarked after Friday's practice before the 2021 regular season opener. "I'm working my tail off right now to be an asset to this team, whether it's taking on double-teams or doing the dirty work.