Cody Davis has played his final down in the kicking game.
The core New England Patriots defensive back announced his retirement via social media on Thursday after 11 NFL seasons.
Davis, 34, had remained an unrestricted free agent since the new league year opened midway through March. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound Texas Tech product played his final four campaigns in Foxborough. Over that span, he appeared in 47 games on the way to amassing 905 snaps on special teams.
While serving as the Patriots’ primary punt protector, Davis factored into each coverage and return unit to go with field goals and extra points.