Colts Release Buster Davis

The Indianapolis Colts abruptly cut middle linebacker Buster Davis on Monday, according to Scout.com and pointed out by John Oesher of The Indy Football Report. The move is somewhat surprising considering Davis was re-signed by the team earlier this month. Plus, Davis started last season when starting middle linebacker Gary Brackett was sidelined toward the end of the season with injuries. According to NFL.com, Davis recorded 24 tackles in three starts out of six games last season. A former Arizona Cardinals third-round draft pick from Florida State, Davis is an undersized, stocky linebacker at 5'9,” 239 pounds. He has a prior stint with the Detroit Lions.