Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Mike Daniels was sidelined for the final six games of the 2018 campaign with a foot injury, and with Davis entering the final year of his deal, there is a chance he could be playing football elsewhere a year from now.
As a result, Daniels seems determined to prove himself this coming season, and his quest begins in training camp on Thursday.
“My foot is coming along,” Daniels told Matt Hietpas of WBAY TV. “You guys will see me out there on Thursday.”
Daniels is trying to avoid hitting the physically unable to perform list, and he seems determined to make sure he is available for Week 1.
“I'm ready to get back out there,” Daniels added. ” More than ever. I'll just leave it at that. You guys will see.”
There had even been some talk that the Packers could potentially cut Davis, but that has not come to fruition thus far, and so long as Daniels has a strong training camp, he should probably be safe.
Daniels, who played his collegiate football at the University of Iowa, was originally selected by Green Bay in the fourth round (132nd pick overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft.
He played in 14 games in a reserve role during his rookie year, finishing with 12 tackles, a couple of sacks, a pair of fumble recoveries and a defensive touchdown. He then became a full-time starter during his third season, when he totaled 47 tackles and 5.5 sacks.
Daniels eventually made the Pro Bowl in 2017 as a result of logging 49 tackles, five sacks and a forced fumble.
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