49ers Offensive Lineman Anthony Davis Retires From NFL
SANTA CLARA (AP) — Tackle Anthony Davis, the 11th-overall pick by the San Francisco 49ers in 2010, has told the team that he plans to retire.
The 49ers announced the move Friday. Davis hadn't been with the team during offseason workouts.
"After a few years of thought, I've decided it will be best for me to take a year or so away from the NFL," Davis said in a prepared statement. "This will be a time for me to allow my Brain and Body a chance to heal. I know many won't understand my decision, that's ok.
"I hope you too have the courage to live your life how you planned it when day dreaming to yourself growing up. Your Life is Your dream and you have the power to control that dream. I'm simply doing what's best for my body as well as my mental health at this time in my life."
Davis was limited to playing in just seven games last season because of a variety of injuries, including a concussion in Week 11.
San Francisco general manager Trent Baalke thanked Davis in a statement for his contributions to the 49ers and said the team "wishes him the best as he moves on from the game."
The 25-year-old Davis had started all 71 games in which he had appeared, as well as eight playoff games.
He becomes the fourth 49ers player to retire this offseason, joining linebackers Patrick Willis and Chris Borland and defensive end Justin Smith.
