D.J. Davidson: Everything you need to know

Washington signed Davidson (neck) to a contract Tuesday. Davidson handled a depth role along the interior of the Giants' defensive line across 15 regular-season appearances in 2025, totaling nine tackles (six solo) and one pass defensed. He appears to have recovered from the neck injury that caused him to miss Week 17 and Week 18.

The Giants moved Davidson (neck) to injured reserve Saturday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports. Davidson's season is now over, with the nose tackle accumulating nine tack;les (six solo) and one pass defensed through 15 games this season. In a corresponding move, the Giants signed defensive lineman Elijah Chatman from the practice squad. Chatman may be called upon in Davidson's absence to take rotational snaps at nose tackle behind Dexter Lawrence.

Davidson (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders. Davidson played just six snaps in the Giants' Week 16 loss to the Vikings and was unable to practice all week heading into Sunday's game against the Raiders. In a rotational role, the 28-year-old accounted for nine tackles (six solo) and one pass breakup. In Davidson's absence, Darius Alexander will likely have a larger role on the defensive line.