"I just want to be the best player I could be for the team," Davis said during locker clean-out day. "I'm definitely proud of the work that I've been putting in. And that's not stopping. I'm going to continue on. I know my purpose is greater. My leadership is greater than this. I'm still focusing on growth. This is not the best that I can be. I'm always scratching, I'm always clawing for that. The ceiling is the only thing you place upon yourself."
Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio said that Davis should have made the Pro Bowl in 2025. Sirianni appreciates how Davis' transformation can be an inspiration to others.
"I think what a great example of the world that we live in today, instant gratification," the head coach said. "He's had to go through some ups and downs. Always has made plays for us starting in 2022, but there's been ups and downs in his career. He's just continued to put his head down and work. He's got himself in the best shape of his life. I think he's saying that and it's paying off, and just can't say anything more. Just happy for him because of all the work that he's put in."
Senior Defensive Assistant/Defensive Line Coach Clint Hurtt added, "Continue to see the growth and maturity in him and kind of finding his way. This whole process started really in the middle of (the 2024) season for him to find this new path of freedom. As a young guy, when you want more and you want to be able to play more and contribute more, which I know has always been important to him, it takes some time to figure that out for guys and it's been awesome to watch."
The Eagles' selection of Davis in 2022 started a four-year streak of the top draft pick being a defensive player. With Davis, that young core has in the last two seasons has won a Super Bowl, ranked second in EPA per play, and second in total points allowed.