Akeem Davis-Gaither Injury News & Updates
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Notches six stops in Week 10
Davis-Gaither tallied six tackles (two solo) in Sunday's loss to Seattle.
ANALYSIS
One of Davis-Gaither's tackles went for a loss. The veteran linebacker has 64 tackles and three pass defenses through nine games in his first campaign as a Cardinal.
Oct 20, 2025
Eight tackles in defeat
Davis-Gaither compiled eight total tackles (four solo), a pass defensed and a forced fumble in Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Packers.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither finished tied for the team lead in takedowns with safety Budda Baker, securing at least eight stops for the fourth time in the last five games. The linebacker was also able to strip quarterback Jordan Love in the third quarter, but Arizona's recovery was nullified by a penalty in the secondary. Davis-Gaither has now produced 52 total tackles (25 solo), three passes defensed and a forced fumble over seven games this season.
Oct 16, 2025
Back to full participation
Davis-Gaither (foot) was a full participant in practice Thursday.
ANALYSIS
The linebacker was limited during Wednesday's session. Davis-Gaither played in Week 6 against the Colts, recording six tackles (three solo), so his return to full participation should indicate that his injury is not serious. The linebacker has 44 tackles (21 solo) and two pass breakups this season.
Oct 15, 2025
Dealing with foot injury
Davis-Gaither (foot) was limited in Wednesday's walkthrough, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither was previously on the injury report with an elbow injury, but this foot issue is new. He still has plenty of time to ramp up his activity prior to Sunday's game against the Packers.
Oct 14, 2025
Totals six stops in loss
Davis-Gaither recorded six tackles (three solo) during Arizona's loss to the Colts on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither had a solid outing despite the loss, finishing second on the team in tackles behind Mack Wilson's nine (six solo). Davis-Gaither will look to build on this strong performance and keep producing in Arizona's Week 7 matchup versus the Packers.
Oct 7, 2025
Records five stops vs. Tennessee
Davis-Gaither recorded five tackles (two solo) during the Cardinals' 22-21 loss to the Titans on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither has recorded at least five tackles in each of the first five games of the regular season, and he finished Sunday's contest tied with Budda Baker and Jalen Thompson for the second most tackles behind Mack Wilson (six). Davis-Gaither has accumulated 26 tackles (17 solo) and one pass defense to open the 2025 campaign.
Sep 25, 2025
Records eight stops again
Davis-Gaither finished with eight tackles (four solo), including one for a loss, in Thursday's 23-20 loss to the Seahawks.
ANALYSIS
It was the linebacker's second consecutive game with eight tackles. Davis-Gaither now has 29 stops (14 solo) on the year. The sixth-year pro, who signed a two-year, $11-million contract with the Cardinals in the offseason, seems to be establishing himself as a key player on the team's defense.
Sep 25, 2025
Good to go against Seattle
Davis-Gaither (elbow) is active for Thursday's game against the Seahawks, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither has been cleared to play in Thursday's NFC West tilt after being limited in practice all week due to an elbow injury. The 2020 fourth-rounder has collected 21 tackles (10 solo) and one pass defense through the first three games of the regular season.
Sep 24, 2025
Questionable for Week 4
Davis-Gaither (elbow) is questionable to play in Thursday's contest against the Seahawks, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither was limited at practice throughout the week while dealing with an apparent elbow issue, and he's now uncertain to play in Week 4. If the linebacker is unable to go versus Seattle, Owen Pappoe and Baron Browning would be candidates to see an increase in workload.
Sep 23, 2025
Estimated as limited
Davis-Gaither (elbow) was listed as a limited practice participant on Tuesday's estimated report, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither is working through an elbow issue that he likely picked up during the Cardinals' 16-15 loss to the 49ers on Sunday. His practice participation Wednesday will indicate his chances of suiting up for Thursday's NFC clash against the Cardinals. Davis-Gaither has logged 21 tackles (10 solo) and one pass defense through the first three games of the regular season.
Sep 22, 2025
Appears on injury report
Davis-Gaither (elbow) was estimated as a limited practice participant Monday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither played a season-high 79 percent of defensive snaps in Week 3, his highest mark of the campaign. It's unclear when he suffered the injury, though it's positive that he was still estimated to practice in any capacity. Arizona has a quick turnaround for a divisional showdown against Seattle in Week 4 on Thursday.
Sep 9, 2025
Posts seven stops Week 1
Davis-Gaither registered seven tackles (three solo) and a defensed pass Sunday in a 20-13 victory against the Saints.
ANALYSIS
Of Davis-Gaither's seven stops, three came on special teams. The veteran linebacker logged 27 of Arizona's 75 defensive snaps while playing 19 snaps on special teams. Davis-Gaither seems likely to see substantial time in both roles during the campaign.
Mar 10, 2025
Joining Arizona
Davis-Gaither agreed to a two-year, $11-million contract with the Cardinals on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The linebacker got a multiyear deal after playing on a one-year contract with the Bengals a year ago. In 2024, Davis-Gaither got a chance to start when Logan Wilson went out with a knee injury, and he finished with career highs in tackles (82) and pass breakups (four). He also picked off a pass, forced a fumble and recovered a fumble.
Jan 9, 2025
Career year in 2024
Davis-Gaither recorded 82 total tackles, one forced fumble and four passes defended, including one interception, over 17 games in 2024.
ANALYSIS
The 27-year-old filled in for the injured Logan Wilson (knee) in Cincinnati's linebacker corps, starting alongside Germaine Pratt for seven games this season. Davis-Gaither played a key role in the Bengals' defensive success late in the season, tallying 58 total tackles, two passes defended and one forced fumble across Cincinnati's last six games. He's now set to hit unrestricted free agency after posting career highs in total tackles, passes defended and interceptions in 2024. Expect Davis-Gaither to be a sought-after name on the free-agent market for teams in need of inside linebacker help.
Dec 17, 2024
Leading tackler in road win
Davis-Gaither recorded 12 tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 37-27 win at Tennessee.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither got his third straight start in place of Logan Wilson (knee) in Week 15, and he posted his third straight game with nine-plus tackles. He projects as an elite IDP option for when Cincinnati hosts the Browns in Week 16.
Dec 10, 2024
Leads team in tackles again
Davis-Gaither recorded eight tackles (five solo) and a pass breakup in Monday's 27-20 win over the Cowboys.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither, who continues to start in place of the injured Logan Wilson (knee), also led the Bengals in tackles, with 13 (five solo), in the team's Week 13 loss to the Steelers. The linebacker played on 98 percent and 88 percent of the defensive snaps, respectively, in those two games, by far his highest snap counts of the season. Wilson is on injured reserve and likely out for the season, so Davis-Gaither should get to continue his opportunity over the campaign's final month.
Dec 2, 2024
Team-high 13 tackles vs. Steelers
Davis-Gaither tallied 13 tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 44-38 loss to the Steelers.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither got the start at linebacker Sunday due to Bengals' leading tackler Logan Wilson being sidelined with a knee injury. Davis-Gaither took advantage of the opportunity, tying Germaine Pratt for most tackles on the team while playing a season-high 65 defensive snaps. Davis-Gaither would be in line to start at linebacker in Week 14 against the Cowboys on Monday, Dec. 9 if Wilson was unable to progress through his recovery.
Dec 1, 2024
Starting sans Wilson
Davis-Gaither will start Sunday's game against the Steelers, NFL reporter Charlie Goldsmith reports.
ANALYSIS
With the Bengals' leading tackler, Logan Wilson (knee), sidelined, Davis-Gaither will make his first start of the season. He's played a consistent, limited role thus far and logged a season-high 22 defensive snaps against the Panthers in Week 4. In 2022, Davis-Gaither posted a career-high 13 tackles across 53 defensive snaps against the Jets.
Mar 11, 2024
Staying in Cincinnati
Davis-Gaither and the Bengals agreed on a one-year, $3 million contract Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither had a down year in 2023, recording a career-low 17 tackles while appearing in 13 games. The linebacker will now look to increase his production in 2024, sticking with the team that selected him in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Nov 26, 2023
Active Sunday
Davis-Gaither (illness) is active ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
The fourth-year linebacker out of Appalachian State had been dealing with an illness, but it now seems as if he's well enough to play in Sunday's affair. Davis-Gaither has appeared in six games for the Bengals this season, recording four total tackles and playing almost strictly on special teams.
Nov 25, 2023
Chance to play Week 12
Davis-Gaither (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Steelers, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither popped up on the team's injury report Saturday with an illness. He returned in Week 9 against the Bills after missing the previous four games with a knee injury. Davis-Gaither has played mostly on special teams this season and has four tackles (two solo) in six games.
Nov 5, 2023
Active against Buffalo
Davis-Gaither (knee) is active for Sunday's game against Buffalo.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither was questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup but has been cleared to return to action after missing the last four games due to his knee injury. He had a limited role on defense earlier this year, playing just 13 defensive snaps over the first three games of the season.
Nov 3, 2023
Questionable for face Buffalo
Davis-Gaither (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday night's Week 9 game against the Bills.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither has missed the last four games after playing just 14 defensive snaps across the first three weeks of the season. His main duties come on special teams where he played 64 snaps in that same span.
Oct 27, 2023
Won't play at San Francisco
Davis-Gaither (knee) is listed as out for Sunday's game at the 49ers.
ANALYSIS
Despite the benefit of a Week 7 bye, Davis-Gaither will miss his fourth consecutive game as he recovers from a nagging knee injury. Markus Bailey should continue to see limited work in Davis-Gaither's absence.
Oct 25, 2023
Misses practice Wednesday
Davis-Gaither (knee) did not participate at the Bengals' practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither remained unavailable at practice even after the team's bye week in Week 7, nursing the knee injury that's kept him out of three games in a row. The linebacker will look to return to the field in some capacity this week in order to play in the team's matchup with the 49ers on Sunday.
Oct 13, 2023
Won't be available vs. Seahawks
Davis-Gaither (knee) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus Seattle.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither will miss his third straight contest as he continues to work his way back from a lingering knee injury. In his stead, Markus Bailey figures to continue to chip in occasionally at linebacker in Week 6.
Oct 6, 2023
Won't play Sunday
Davis-Gaither (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against Arizona.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither will be held out for the second consecutive week, as the 26-year-old continues to recover from a lingering knee issue. Markus Bailey is the next man up at strongside linebacker for Cincinnati.
Oct 1, 2023
Inactive against Titans
Davis-Gaither (knee) is inactive Week 4 against Tennessee.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither's practice participation was on the downswing all week, so it's not too surprising to see him sit out his first contest of the 2023 season. His role, primarily as a special teamer, will presumably be split by committee.
Sep 29, 2023
Officially questionable
Davis-Gaither (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's tilt against the Titans.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither started the week as a full participant at practice before being limited Thursday and then absent Friday. Thus, he is seemingly trending in the wrong direction. His status for Sunday is unlikely to be determined until he meets with the training staff that morning. Markus Bailey, Devin Harper and Joe Bachie would be candidates to see increased snaps if he is ultimately unable to go.
Sep 29, 2023
Questionable Sunday
Davis-Gaither (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against Tennessee.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither seems to be trending in the wrong direction to play, as he missed practice Friday after logging limited participation Thursday. The 26-year-old was able to play through his knee injury during Week 3, but if he were to miss this Sunday's contest, Markus Bailey would likely see an uptick in work as the team's strongside linebacker.
Sep 23, 2023
Set to play Monday
Davis-Gaither (knee) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Monday's matchup against the Rams.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither did not participate in Saturday's practice after being limited Friday but appears to be good to go for Week 3. He had two solo tackles in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Ravens.
Sep 22, 2023
Limited at practice Friday
Davis-Gaither (knee) was a limited participant at practice Friday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The knee issue he's dealing with seems to be a new one, as Davis-Gaither has played in both of Cincinnati's games so far this season and practiced in full Thursday. He'll get one more chance to log a full practice before Monday's game versus the Rams.
Nov 7, 2022
Records six tackles in Week 9 win
Davis-Gaither logged six tackles (four solo), including one tackle for a loss, in Sunday's 42-21 victory versus Carolina.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither tied Markus Bailey for the team lead in stops despite playing only 33 percent of defensive snaps in the blowout win. Davis-Gaither has had two double-digit tackle games this season but has also recorded two or fewer tackles in six of nine contests. Not coincidentally, his two big performances were also the only games this season during which he has played more than half of the Bengals' defensive snaps.
Oct 24, 2022
Team-high nine tackles in win
Davis-Gaither recorded nine tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 35-17 win over the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither played 67 percent of the Bengals' defensive snaps Sunday, his highest total since Week 3. The increased snap count led to him compiling nine tackles, his second highest total of the campaign.
Sep 27, 2022
Logs game-high 13 tackles
Davis-Gaither recorded 13 tackles (nine solo), including one tackle for a loss in Sunday's 27-12 win over the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither led both squads in tackles Sunday despite playing just 69 percent of Cincinnati's defensive snaps. The 228-pound linebacker will look to build off this strong performance when the Bengals host Miami on Thursday night.
Jun 16, 2022
Back on field during OTAs
Davis-Gaither (foot) was fully cleared to practice ahead of OTAs, Paul Dehner of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither had a strong start to the 2021 season but required foot surgery after sustaining an injury in Week 9. Now that he's back to full health, the 24-year-old should have a chance to carve out playing time alongside Logan Wilson (undisclosed) in the Bengals' defense. Prior to his injury in 2022, Davis-Gaither tallied 28 tackles (21 solo), three pass defenses and a forced fumble over nine games.
Jan 20, 2022
Returns to IR
Davis-Gaither (foot) returned to injured reserve Thursday after the Bengals activated him from the reserve/COVID-19 list, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither tested positive for COVID-19 in early January and was forced to isolate from the team. Although he's now off the reserve/COVID-19 list, he's still presumably out for the season due to a foot injury that he sustained in Week 9.
Jan 4, 2022
Enters COVID protocols
Davis-Gaither (foot) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, as a result of testing positive for the virus, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither was already out for the season due to a foot injury suffered in Week 9 against Cleveland. He'll need to clear protocols before returning to Bengals' facilities to continue rehabbing for a return in 2022.
Nov 15, 2021
Will need surgery
Davis-Gaither (foot) will undergo surgery according to head coach Zac Taylor, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither's surgery will likely be season ending. He was injured in Week 9 against the Browns and placed on IR on Nov. 9. If he can't return this season, he'll set his sights on being ready for 2022.
Nov 9, 2021
Lands on IR
Davis-Gaither (foot) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither will miss at least three weeks with the move to injured reserve, but he may be sidelined longer. The 24-year-old linebacker has appeared in every game for the Bengals this season, notching 28 total tackles, three pass deflections and one forced fumble. During his absence, Markus Bailey and Joe Bachie will likely be forced into bigger roles.
Nov 7, 2021
Will not return
Davis-Gaither (foot) will not return Sunday against the Browns.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither's injury is a blow to the Bengals linebacker unit for the rest of the game. Markus Bailey and Joe Bachie will be forced into bigger roles now.
Oct 12, 2020
Workload growing
Davis-Gaither recorded four tackles (three solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 27-3 loss to the Ravens.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither played the most of any Bengals linebacker, logging 50 of 63 defensive snaps (79 percent). The rookie fourth-rounder out of Appalachian State was depended on in a three-down workload, and he figures to maintain this role moving forward, especially considering the lack of options the Bengals' have at linebacker.
Sep 14, 2020
Limited action in debut
Davis-Gaither played 20 defensive snaps in his Bengals debut, recording three tackles. He played most of his snaps on third down, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither and Logan Wilson were frequently tasked with defending Hunter Henry and Austin Ekeler, with varying results - Henry was the Chargers' leading receiver, whereas Ekeler had just one catch for three yards. The Bengals are rotating five linebackers for three spots currently.
Jul 21, 2020
Inks rookie deal
Davis-Gaither (foot) signed his four-year rookie contract with the Bengals on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Davis-Gaither underwent foot surgery in February and wasn't able to participate in drills at the combine, but he looks ready to take the field with teammates when training camp begins. The rookie fourth-round pick showcased impressive athleticism on film across five years at Appalachian State, including back-to-back seasons with over 100 tackles.
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