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James Davis

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Detroit Lions · RB

James Davis recorded 6 indexed regular-season NFL appearances across 2 rostered seasons with CLV, Cleveland Browns, Washington Redskins.

▶Best highlights

12.5

rush yds/gm

8.3

rec yds/gm

0

playoff games

6

career games

Five defining games

Start here

A provisional five-game introduction to James Davis's most significant indexed performances.

WASHINGTONCOMMANDERS

Washington Commanders vs New York Giants

Regular Season · Dec 5, 2010

40 rush yds · 0 rush TD · 3 rec

MINNESOTAVIKINGS

WASHINGTONCOMMANDERS

Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Commanders

Regular Season · Nov 28, 2010

11 rush yds · 0 rush TD · 1 rec

MINNESOTAVIKINGS

CLEVELANDBROWNS

Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns

Regular Season · Sep 13, 2009

5 rush yds · 0 rush TD · 3 rec

CLEVELANDBROWNS

BALTIMORERAVENS

Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens

Regular Season · Sep 27, 2009

10 rush yds · 0 rush TD · 1 rec

CLEVELANDBROWNS

BALTIMORERAVENS

Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens

Regular Season · Sep 26, 2010

9 rush yds · 0 rush TD · 0 rec

Single-game peaks

Career highs

Position-relevant single-game records from James Davis's indexed NFL box scores.

Career highs: 40 rushing yards · 9 carries · 41 receiving yards

WASHINGTONCOMMANDERS

Washington Commanders vs New York Giants

Regular Season · Dec 5, 2010

40 rush yds · 0 rush TD · 3 rec

Career chapters

Franchise eras

Follow the team eras that shaped James Davis's career, in chronological order.

Earliest → latest

Franchise era

1999–2017

An expansion-style rebirth becomes a long rebuild

Cleveland Browns · The Browns return

The restored franchise returned in 1999 but cycled through leadership and quarterbacks, with Thomas providing Hall of Fame stability amid the turnover.

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Franchise era

1993–2011

Frequent resets obscure isolated playoff teams

Washington Commanders · Instability after Gibbs

Ownership and coaching turnover prevented a stable successor, even as several veteran teams produced brief postseason runs.

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Career accomplishments

2 NFL seasons6 career games75 career rushing yards8 career receptions50 career receiving yardsDrafted by: CLVDraft pick: 195Jersey: 240 playoff appearancesFirst appearance: Sep 13, 2009Most recent: Dec 5, 2010

Official awards via ESPN · Pro Bowl and All-Pro counts via NFLverse with selection years cross-checked against Wikipedia · league leads verified from indexed regular-season stats

Team history