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Demario Davis, 37, nearly ended his career at age 27 but now ranks eighth in games played at his position. He spends nearly $1 million annually on recovery while with the New York Jets.
ESPNAs he prepares for his 15th NFL season. The 37-year-old linebacker was drafted by the Jets in the third round in 2012 and has returned to the team after stints elsewhere. In 2016, while with the Cleveland Browns, Davis considered retiring at age 27.
The team finished 1-15 that year, and Davis said his body ached so badly that he was ready to quit. "My body was just -- I was done, and I was ready to hang it up," he said. Davis now ranks eighth on the career list for most games played at his position with 227 appearances.
He has missed only one game due to injury, a pulled hamstring with the New Orleans Saints in 2024. If he plays every game this season he would move to fourth on that list. He spends nearly $1 million annually on body recovery and maintains a year-round training regimen.
One of his personal trainers said Davis has the body of a 24-year-old, though he has strands of gray in his beard. Davis attributes his longevity to spiritual beliefs and consistent preparation. ESPN reported the details on June 28, 2026.
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Usa TodayScotland finished outside the eight third-placed teams that advance to the round of 32. Iran missed the same cutoff by one point after three draws. South Korea also exited the group stage.
France 24Five refereeing decisions involving video assistant technology drew attention during matches between June 23 and 27. Iran, Colombia, Brazil and Ecuador each saw potential scoring plays overturned or upheld under review.
Al JazeeraCanada meets South Africa in a Round of 32 match at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Sunday at 3:00 PM ET. The game is part of the expanded 48-team tournament and will be shown on Fox and streaming services.