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Vernon Davis spoke out after being accused of attacking a pregnant woman last year.
I am aware of and saddened by this report and look forward to clearing my name,” the retired NFL player said in a statement shared on Instagram on Friday, January 30th.
“For now, I remain focused on my life, my work, and the wonderful people and partners who continue to believe in and support me,” the statement continued. “Your positivity means everything. ❤️🙏🏾”
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“With love, Vernie Byrne,” he captioned the post.
According to a criminal complaint filed on January 8 and obtained by TMZ, the unidentified woman claims she was at the Davises’ home on May 31, 2025, when an argument over her pregnancy began.
According to TMZ, the woman claims that Davis continued to hit her with “magazines and books from under the TV,” but that Davis stopped her when she pulled out her phone to record it. Davis allegedly offered her $10,000 after the incident.
Another alleged incident occurred on June 7, 2025, in which she accused Davis of lying to her. According to TMZ, citing a criminal complaint, the woman claims Davis slapped her in the face and told her not to interrogate her.
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She also claims she recorded a conversation with Davis later that night in which he said, “If I really slapped you, you’d be blue in the face.”
According to TMZ, the complaint alleges there was another physical altercation between the two that left her with visible bruises.
The woman said the incident happened a few days before the May 31st altercation and before she discovered she was pregnant. The woman reportedly told TMZ that she has an unsolved case involving strangulation and assault.
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According to TMZ, a warrant was issued for Davis’ arrest on Thursday, January 8th on suspicion of assault and battery, and he is scheduled to appear in court in February.
Davis is a former NFL tight end who began his career with the San Francisco 49ers in 2006. In 2015, he played for the Denver Broncos and won Super Bowl 50. He retired in 2019 after four seasons in Washington.
