Unavailable for Week 13

Davis (hamstring) will not play in Sunday's contest against the Cardinals.

Analysis: This statement comes straight from coach Mike McCarthy. Davis was forced out of Sunday's game with this hamstring injury, and it is seemingly serious enough to again keep him off the field. Tramon Williams or Marquez Valdez-Scantling could take over special teams duties, particularly on kick and punt returns. Davis' injury may also leave room for fellow wide receiver Jake Kumerow (shoulder) to return to the team after standing out -- and getting injured -- in preseason.

Unable to return

Davis (hamstring) was unable to return to Sunday's loss to the Vikings after his injury, Tom Silverstein of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Analysis: Davis spent the first half of the season on IR due to a hamstring injury and this most recent setback came in just his second game since returning. He had been handling kick and punt returns and operating as a gunner on punts as well. The severity of his injury is unknown, and he should be considered questionable for next week's game against the Cardinals for the time being. Look for Tramon Williams or Marquez Valdes-Scantling to handle the return duties if Davis is held out.

Nursing another hamstring injury

Davis injured his hamstring and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Vikings, Jason Wilde of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: This isn't good news for Davis, who spent the first nine games of the season on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. In his absence, the Packers will likely use Tramon Williams and Marquez Valdes-Scantling to handle return responsibilities.

Activated from IR

The Packers activated Davis (hamstring) from injured reserve ahead of Thursday's game against the Seahawks.

Analysis: Davis will offer the Packers an extra body at receiver with Randall Cobb (hamstring) sidelined for his fifth game of the season, but it's special teams where the 25-year-old is expected to make his biggest impact. The 2016 fifth-round pick was among the NFL's most productive punt returners last season, ranking third among all qualifiers with 12.0 yards per runback. Davis' return to the roster will result in Tramon Williams shedding his special-teams responsibilities and focusing solely on his…read more

Expected to play Thursday

Davis (hamstring) is expected to return from injured reserve and suit up against the Seahawks on Thursday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Davis has already spent the mandatory eight weeks on injured reserve and appears fully healthy, so he'll be eligible to suit up against the Seahawks in Week 11. The third-year wideout will serve as Green Bay's primarty kick returner, but he's unlikely to see a significant role outside of special teams.

Will practice this week

Coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday that Davis (hamstring) will be one of the two players the team designates to return from injured reserve, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.

Analysis: That means Davis will return to practice this week, initiating a 21-day window with which the Packers can evaluate him for an addition to the 53-man roster. Though Davis' designation comes a day after the team placed fellow wideout Geronimo Allison (groin) on IR, it's unlikely that the third-year player would be counted on to pick up much of the slack on offense. Instead, Davis is expected to make his biggest impact on special teams, where he had served as a return specialist through his first…read more

Not expected to practice this week

Head coach Mike McCarthy does not expect Davis (hamstring) to practice this week, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Davis, who's eligible to return to practice this week for the first time, is considered one of Green Bay's most likely candidates to be activated off IR this season. However, it doesn't seem as if the return specialist is particularly close to being ready for game action, which presumably keeps the door open for Ty Montgomery to continue handling kickoff returns while Tramon Williams takes care of punts.

Eligible to practice next week

Davis (hamstring) can practice for the first time next week, which would open a two-week window to activate him from injured reserve, Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Analysis: Davis was inactive Week 1 due to a hamstring injury that afflicted him at various points during the offseason program, training camp and the preseason slate. On Sept. 11, the Packers decided to place him on injured reserve, likely to allow Davis to focus solely on his health. Whenever he returns to practice, he'll have to prove his hamstring isn't an issue within a two-week span, or risk getting released. If he's activated to the 53-man roster, Davis likely would retake both return jobs, but a…read more

Lands on IR

The Packers placed Davis (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Davis first battled the hamstring issue early in the preseason but was able to prove his health before the end of the exhibition slate and earn a spot on the team's final roster. However, it appears he aggravated the injury at some point prior to the Week 1 game against the Bears, resulting in him being one of the team's inactive players for that contest. The Packers either didn't feel Davis was close to making a full recovery from the injury or were satisfied with the existing options at…read more

Nursing hamstring injury

Davis is inactive for Sunday's season opener against the Bears due to a hamstring injury, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: It's unclear whether Davis' current injury is related to the hamstring issue, which derailed him for months during the offseason. Expected to have served as Green Bay's top kick returner, Davis will need to return to health soon to hold on to his spot on the 53-man roster.

Inactive in Week 1

Davis (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's season-opening game against the Bears, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Davis managed to earn a spot on Green Bay's 53-man roster, but will not suit up for Week 1. In Davis' place, Ty Montgomery and Jaire Alexander stand to share kick return duties.

Fumbles in preseason finale

Davis totaled 160 yards on seven kick returns and minus-four yards on his only punt return during Thursday's preseason finale against the Chiefs.

Analysis: The Packers clearly gave Davis plenty of opportunities to prove himself as a special-teams asset -- which is Davis' only ticket to a spot on the 53-man roster ahead of Saturday's cutdowns. While Davis came close to breaking one loose on a kick return, he also fumbled on a different attempt and had a so-so night overall. It will be interesting to see if Green Bay opts to keep him in favor of one of their three draft picks at receiver.

Returns to practice

Davis returned to practice Monday, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.

Analysis: Davis immediately began working as a kick returner, with no Packers player emerging in the return game in the 2016 fifth-rounder's absence. Though Davis is not a lock to make the 53-man roster, his success as a return man last season (12.0 yards per punt return) could help the 25-year-old's case. Davis has not yet seen any preseason action, and his last chance to suit up before Week 1 will be this Thursday against Kansas City.

No preseason action yet

Davis (hamstring) did not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Steelers.

Analysis: Davis has not played in either of the Packers' exhibition games thus far, and he is not a sure bet to make the cut. The best thing going for him is no one has emerged in the return game in his absence, and he has a track record of success there after averaging 12.0 yards per punt return a year ago.

No action in exhibition opener

Davis (hamstring) did not play in Thursday's preseason opener.

Analysis: Davis has dealt with a hamstring injury for a few months now, and the setback is preventing him from taking part in game action. That's an unfortunate development for Davis, who is facing strong competition for his roster spot from several young receivers.

No practice Saturday

Davis (hamstring) did not participate in Saturday's practice, Michael Cohen of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Davis returned to training camp Thursday after dealing with a hamstring injury in May and June, so Saturday's absence may have simply been a scheduled day of rest as the Packers ease their return man back into action. Davis will have a chance to climb the depth chart at wide receiver following the departure of Jordy Nelson, while Geronimo Allison and J'Mon Moore present competition behind Davante Adams and Randall Cobb.

Participating at training camp

Davis (hamstring) was practicing at Packers' training camp Thursday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Analysis: Davis was sidelined by the hamstring issue in May and June, but he appears no worse for wear as Packers training camp kicks into gear. Davante Adams and Randall Cobb are locked in as Green Bay's top two wide receivers, but a strong camp could could help Davis earn a larger role than previous seasons following the departure of Jordy Nelson.

Davis did not participate in minicamp Tuesday due to a hamstring injury, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.

Analysis: Davis was sidelined for the start of OTAs a few weeks back after suffering a hamstring injury, but he was ultimately able to return to the field last week. Whether this is an aggravation is yet to be determined, but either way, it's likely the Packers are proceeding with caution, as the injury never was considered serious from the start.

Davis (hamstring) participated in OTAs on Monday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Davis' return for the second week of OTAs alleviates any concerns surrounding his hamstring injury, and the wideout's absence was likely just precautionary this early in the offseason. Davis is once again expected to be used primarily on special teams this season as a punt and kick returner in Green Bay.

Davis is battling a hamstring injury at the beginning of OTAs, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Davis' issue will be more concerning if it creeps into minicamp and training camp, but the team is likely taking precautions early in the offseason to avoid further injury. The third-year wideout figures to mainly factor in as a returner for the Packers in 2018, but an influx of rookies during the 2017 NFL draft may force him to fight for a 53-man spot.

Charges won't be filed against Davis after he was arrested April 8 for making "criminal threats" at Los Angeles International Airport, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: According to airport police, Davis was taken into custody after making an ill-advised joke about having a bomb at LAX. Davis appeared at an informal hearing with the Los Angeles City Attorney last week to relay his side of the story, with the city subsequently dropping the charges levied against the 24-year-old wideout. The legal issue didn't result in Davis missing any activities during the Packers' offseason program.

The Packers released a statement acknowledging that they are aware of the situation involving Davis, who recently was arrested for making criminal threats at Los Angeles International Airport, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Davis allegedly made a bomb joke, perhaps unaware that such matters typically are treated seriously at an airport. While the Packers probably aren't too pleased, this isn't something that figures to threaten his status with the team. A 2016 fifth-round pick, Davis saw most of his work in the return game last season, taking back 24 punts for 289 yards and 31 kickoffs for 707 yards, while catching only five passes in 16 games. He likely will need to compete for a roster spot in training camp,…read more

Davis had three receptions for 56 yards in the Packers' Week 17 loss to the Lions and finished the season with five receptions for 70 yards.

Analysis: Davis played a bit role in the Packers' offense, much like he did in his rookie year of 2016, but he did serve as the team's primary return man. His 22.8-yard average on kickoff returns was middle of the pack, but he was among the league's top punt returners, finishing third among qualified players in that category with 12.0 yards per return. Davis' special teams work figures to keep him on the roster heading into training camp, but he is at risk of losing his spot to another receiver who…read more

Davis had one carry for four yards in Sunday's 31-28 loss to the Steelers.

Analysis: Davis' carry was his first touch on offense since he had both a carry and a reception against the Lions in Week 9. He is working as the Packers' primary return man for both punts and kicks, and he's likely to continue playing a bit role at best on offense.