Domenique Davis

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Domenique Davis
No. 72 – Cincinnati Bengals
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1996-02-28) February 28, 1996 (age 28)
Laurinburg, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:326 lb (148 kg)
Career information
High school:Scotland (Laurinburg, North Carolina)
College:UNC Pembroke (2017–2019)
Undrafted:2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Reserve/Future
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:3
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Domenique Davis (born February 28, 1996) is an American football defensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at UNC Pembroke.

Professional career[edit]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight
6 ft 2+18 in
(1.88 m)
315 lb
(143 kg)
Values from Pro Day[1]

New York Jets[edit]

After going undrafted in the 2020 NFL Draft, Davis signed with the New York Jets on April 25, 2020.[2] On July 31, Davis was released by the Jets with a failed physical designation.[3]

Houston Gamblers[edit]

On February 23, 2022, Davis was drafted by the Houston Gamblers of the United States Football League (USFL) in the 26th round of the 2022 USFL draft.[4] Playing in 10 games for Houston, Davis recorded 24 solo tackles and 4 sacks.[5]

Cincinnati Bengals[edit]

2022[edit]

On July 26, 2022, Davis signed with the Cincinnati Bengals.[6] He was cut on August 30,[7] but signed to the practice squad the next day.[8] On October 31 Davis was elevated to the active roster[9] ahead of a Monday Night showdown against the Cleveland Browns due to starting nose tackle D. J. Reader's knee injury. Later that day he made his debut playing 20 snaps and recording 2 tackles.[10] On November 5, Davis was signed to the active roster, and later waived on November 8, and resigned to the practice squad the next day.[11][12] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bengals on January 31, 2023.[13]

2023[edit]

Davis was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[14][15] Davis was signed to the Bengals' active roster on December 22, 2023, due to D. J. Reader going down with a season ending quadriceps injury.[16] He was released on December 25 and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[17][18] Following the end of the 2023 regular season, the Bengals signed him to a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.[19]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2020 NFL Draft Scout Domenique Davis College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  2. ^ "Scotland High, UNCP alum Davis signs UDFA deal with Jets". laurinburgexchange.com. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  3. ^ "Jets waive undrafted free agent with failed physical designation". jetswire.usatoday.com. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  4. ^ "USFL 2022 Draft Results". usflnewsroom.com. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  5. ^ "Houston Gamblers DT Domenique Davis Signs With Cincinnati Bengals". usflnewsroom.com. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  6. ^ Hodges, Brendon. "Davis Inks Deal with Bengals". Richmond County Daily Journal. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  7. ^ Staff, DKNation. "Cincinnati Bengals roster cuts, updates following 2022 training camp". Draftkings Nation. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  8. ^ "Bengals Roster Moves: Practice Squad Announced". Bengals.com. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  9. ^ "Bengals Roster Moves: Wide Receiver, Defensive Tackle Elevated from Practice Squad". Bengals.com. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  10. ^ Rifino, Patrick. "USFL Week in Review: Five Former Players Active This Week, Domenique Davis Makes NFL Debut". USFL News Hub. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  11. ^ Marcum, Jason. "Bengals put Chidobe Awuzie on IR; make 3 other roster moves". Cincy Jungle. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  12. ^ "Bengals waive Domenique Davis". NBC Sports. November 7, 2022. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  13. ^ "Bengals Roster Moves: Reserve/Future Contracts". Bengals.com. January 31, 2023.
  14. ^ "Bengals Reduce Roster to 53 Players for 2023 Season". Bengals.com. August 29, 2023.
  15. ^ "Team Transactions: Practice Squad for 2023 Season". Bengals.com. August 30, 2023.
  16. ^ "Bengals sign Domenique Davis off practice squad, elevate Shedrick Jackson and Sidney Jones". NBC Sports. December 22, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  17. ^ "Bengals Roster Move: DT Waived". bengals.com. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  18. ^ "Bengals Roster Moves; Cam Taylor-Britt Designated To Return, DT Signed To Practice Squad". bengals.com. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  19. ^ "Bengals Roster Moves: Players Signed to Reserve/Future Contracts". Bengals.com. January 8, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2024.

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