In an unanticipated move yesterday, Anthony Davis has informed his team, the San Francisco 49ers that he plans to submit his retirement to the National Football League. There was a brief notice published on Twitter from the team.
Offensive lineman Anthony Davis informed the team that he has retired from the National Football League.
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) September 26, 2016
This is Davis’ second retirement in the past 15 months. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Davis missed practice on September 10, and the team reported recurring symptoms of concussion on September 15.