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Former 49ers tight end Vernon Davis is heading to Washington

Tight end Vernon Davis says he is heading to Washington as a free agent.

Davis tweeted Thursday: "I'M COMING HOME. Let's do this." He also retweeted a post from his younger brother, Indianapolis Colts defensive back Vontae, that congratulated Vernon "on signing with our fam's hometown team!" Vernon Davis has played 10 seasons in the NFL and twice was a Pro Bowler. He spent his first 9ufeff1/2 seasons with the 49ers, then was traded to the Denver Broncos in November and won a championship. Davis, who turned 32 in January, had a combined 38 catches for 395 yards and no touchdowns last season.