Octavious Marquez "Tae" Davis (born August 14, 1996) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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College career

Davis played in 49 games for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He was moved to outside linebacker for his senior season after playing his first three years as a safety.

Professional career

New York Giants

Following the

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, Davis was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent. On September 1, 2018, it was announced that Davis had made the Giants' 53-man roster. On October 29, 2019, Davis was waived by the Giants.

Cleveland Browns

Davis was claimed off waivers by the

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on October 30, 2019.

Houston Texans

On March 23, 2021, Davis signed with the

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. He was waived/injured on August 30, 2021, and placed on

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. On February 24, 2022, Davis re-signed with the Texans. He was released on August 21.

Las Vegas Raiders

On August 22, 2022, Davis signed with the Las Vegas Raiders. On August 28, 2022, Davis was placed on injured reserve and then, on September 2, 2022, he was released by the Raiders.

Cleveland Browns (second stint)

On November 29, 2022, Davis was signed to the Browns

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. He was promoted to the active roster on December 31.

Atlanta Falcons

On March 17, 2023, Davis signed a one-year contract with the

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. He was released on November 7.

Carolina Panthers

On November 14, 2023, Davis signed with the

References

External links

Carolina Panthers bioChattanooga Mocs bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Davis, Tae 1996 births Living people American football linebackers Chattanooga Mocs football players Houston Texans players New York Giants players People from Oxford, Alabama Players of American football from Alabama Cleveland Browns players Las Vegas Raiders players Atlanta Falcons players Carolina Panthers players