Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reports that 49ers OT Anthony Davis sent a letter to the NFL requesting reinstatement to the NFL after sitting out the past two seasons.
Davis forwarded a copy of his letter to Florio.
“On January 24, 2019, I read articles by 3 different sources pertaining to there being a significant decrease in concussions in the NFL, down by 29 percent in the 2018 season,” Davis writes. “Excited to see that the changes you and your staff have made to the rules, and the allowance of safer equipment to be worn has had a positive effect, I confided with my family and on January 28, 2019 I made the decision that I’d love to play in the NFL again.”
“I understand that playing in the NFL is a privilege and I have matured to a point in my life where I am prepared to represent myself, the NFL, and my family with the utmost class, respect and professionalism. I appreciate the strides the NFL is making to protect players and better the game for all. I also appreciate this opportunity and I do not take this for granted.”
Davis, 29, is a former first-round pick of the 49ers back in 2010. He had five years remaining on his seven-year, $39.67 million contract that included $17 million guaranteed when made the decision to retire in 2016.
The 49ers later placed Davis on the exempt/left squad list shortly after he announced his retirement.
In 2016, Davis was limited appearing in one game for the 49ers before he retired.
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