Overview
- Washington signed defensive tackle D.J. Davidson on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
- Davidson is expected to compete for a rotational role behind Daron Payne, Javon Kinlaw, and Tim Settle as offseason workouts and training camp approach.
- Coaching plans call for more 3–4 looks, and a team-connected report pointed to occasional “three bigs” packages that use a true nose tackle to eat double teams and plug run lanes.
- A 2022 fifth-round pick by the Giants, Davidson logged 47 games and four starts over four seasons with 49 tackles and 2.5 sacks.
- Injuries have limited his progress, including a torn ACL as a rookie and a 2025 stint on injured reserve after a neck injury and a concussion, so he will need to show durability to make the roster.