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Actor Vernon Davis attends the premiere of "Downhill" at the SVA Theatre in New York on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) **FILE**

From the gridiron to the screen, Davis has found a new calling

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis (85) leaves the field following an NFL football minicamp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., Tuesday, June 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Vernon Davis staying busy post-retirement with investments in D.C. real estate market

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Former Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis is pursuing a variety of interests after retiring from the NFL, from acting to running a home health care group in Virginia. (Courtesy photo by William Hereford)

Vernon Davis keeps busy with business ventures, acting and charity in post-NFL life

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Monday, Sept. 23, 2019 file photo, Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis gestures toward a line judge during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Landover, Md. Vernon Davis has decided to retire after 14 NFL seasons, Monday, Feb. 3, 2020. The 36-year-old says he wanted to walk away from football while his body was still healthy enough for him to pursue business and television opportunities. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Tight end Vernon Davis retires after 14 NFL seasons

Associated Press

Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis (85) leaves the field following an NFL football minicamp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., Tuesday, June 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Vernon Davis retiring after 14 seasons in NFL

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis gestures toward a line judge during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) **FILE**

Vernon Davis, Washington Redskins tight end, placed on injured reserve

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Redskins TE Vernon Davis to IR; was out with concussion

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Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis gestures toward a line judge during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) **FILE**

Vernon Davis in concussion protocol

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins' Vernon Davis, right, and Morgan Moses celebrate after Davis' touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ** FILE **

Vernon Davis mourned grandfather during game

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis (85) leaves the field following an NFL football minicamp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., Tuesday, June 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Vernon Davis optimistic about life, Redskins

By Katelyn Davis - The Washington Times

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Jarrod Wilson, right, breaks up a pass intended for Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson (18) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) **FILE**

Josh Doctson, Vernon Davis questionable vs. Titans

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this May 30, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis (85) leaves the field following the NFL football team's full practice session at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va. Veterans Julius Peppers, Von Miller and Vernon Davis are among the 32 nominees announced Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, for the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year award. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Peppers, Miller, Davis among 32 NFL Man of Year finalists

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Brees, Peppers, Davis, Gates among sportsmanship nominees

Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 file photo, Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis (85) is chased by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston (50) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. Jay Gruden will have what Vernon Davis is having. Marveling at the physical condition of the 33-year-old tight end, the Washington Redskins coach asked Davis what he had for lunch and came away saying, “We should all get on the Vernon Davis diet.” Davis is careful about what he eats, trains his body and his mind and is on pace for one of his better seasons in his 12th year in the NFL. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File) **FILE**

Vernon Davis learned about humility with Broncos

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Wide receiver Trey Quinn (18), who led the NCAA in receptions last season with SMU, was selected by the Washington Redskins with the 256th pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. As the last pick of the draft, Quinn was given the yearly moniker, "Mr. Irrelevant." (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Jay Gruden gives Trey Quinn, draft’s ‘Mr. Irrelevant,’ new nickname: ‘Silent Assassin’

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis (85) celebrates his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Vernon Davis reached out to Kirk Cousins after Vikings news

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis celebrates with tight end Justin Peelle and guard Jonathan Goodwin after scoring on a 14-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Alex Smith against the New Orleans Saints during the fourth quarter Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

Vernon Davis: Alex Smith’s game has elevated dramatically

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) drops back to pass in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Redskins offense clicking lately behind Kirk Cousins

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (86) reaches for his headphones during the warm up period before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Landover, Md., Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Jordan Reed, Niles Paul injuries altered game plan

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 file photo, Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis (85) is chased by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston (50) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. Jay Gruden will have what Vernon Davis is having. Marveling at the physical condition of the 33-year-old tight end, the Washington Redskins coach asked Davis what he had for lunch and came away saying, “We should all get on the Vernon Davis diet.” Davis is careful about what he eats, trains his body and his mind and is on pace for one of his better seasons in his 12th year in the NFL. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File) **FILE**

Redskins’ Vernon Davis going strong and long downfield at 33

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press