Thomas Davis Sr. wouldn't allow three ACL tears to keep him off the field. He wouldn't allow a broken arm to stop him from playing in Super Bowl 50. Following this year, though, he'll take himself off the field on his own accord, retiring after the conclusion of the 2020 season.
The veteran linebacker announced his decision on Instagram on Tuesday, bringing his 16-year career to an end.
Tom Pelissero @TomPelisseroWashington LB Thomas Davis, playing his 16th — and he says final — NFL season, posted on Instagram that he will use his cleats to remember his accomplishments and the remarkable hurdles he’s overcome Sunday night.