Domenique Davis

Not to be confused with Dominique Davis.

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:Shaw (2014)
UNC Pembroke (2017–2019)
Undrafted:2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight
6 ft 2+1⁄8 in
(1.88 m) 		315 lb
(143 kg)
Values from Pro Day[1]

New York Jets

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

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

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]

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]

Davis was waived by the Bengals on August 27, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad.[20][21] He was released on October 22.[22]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On November 6, 2024, Davis was signed to the practice squad of the Pittsburgh Steelers.[23] He was released on December 6.[24]

Cincinnati Bengals (second stint)

On December 24, 2024, Davis was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad.[25]

References

  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. April 26, 2020. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  3. ^ Neumann, Sam (July 31, 2020). "Jets waive undrafted free agent with failed physical designation". Jets Wire. USA Today. 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. July 26, 2022. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  6. ^ Hodges, Brendon (July 26, 2022). "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 (November 2022). "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 (November 5, 2022). "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.
  20. ^ "Bengals Reduce Final Roster To 53 Players". Bengals.com. August 27, 2024.
  21. ^ "Bengals Set Practice Squad for 2024 Season". Bengals.com. August 28, 2024.
  22. ^ "OT Andrew Coker signed; DT Domenique Davis waived". Bengals.com. October 22, 2024.
  23. ^ Popejoy, Curt (November 6, 2024). "Steelers add massive NT from Bengals". Steelers Wire. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  24. ^ Varley, Teresa. "Steelers make practice squad moves". steelers.com. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  25. ^ "Bengals Sign DT Domenique Davis and LB Craig Young to Practice Squad". Bengals.com. December 24, 2024.