Vontae Davis, Buffalo Bills cornerback, retired at half-time against the Los Angeles Chargers; cornerback played 10 seasons and is 30 years old

Buffalo Bills defensive back Vontae Davis shocked his team and his sports fans after retiring at the half-time of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. "He said he was not going out, he retired," said Lorenzo Alexander's linebacker Lorenzo Alexander after his side lost to the Chargers 31-20.

Davis later issued a declaration confirming his abrupt decision to retire. "That's not how I represented myself behind the NFL," said the 10-year veteran, adding that he did not want to disrespect his teammates and coaches.

"I have undergone several surgeries and I have suffered several injuries over the course of my career and, in recent weeks, this has been the last physical challenge," he continued. "But today, in the field, reality has hit me quickly and harshly: I should not be there anymore."

Alexander said that he had been told that Davis had made the decision at halftime, while the Bills were following the Chargers 28-6. "He did not tell anyone." You know as much as I know. I discovered that I had to enter the second half of the match, he told reporters. [they] said that he was not going out, he retired. "

In February, Davis joined the Bills team after spending six seasons with the Colts of Indianapolis. He was recruited by the Miami Dolphins in 2009 and spent three years with the team. He was twice selected to the Pro Bowl when he played with the Colts.

"It was an overwhelming decision, but I am at peace with myself and my family.I choose to be thankful to God for allowing me to play the game that I have loved in as a boy until I turned 30, "he said. in the declaration. "There were roadblocks and traps along the way, but I'm grateful to God for all this because it does not promise us an easy trip."

No official word has been posted on the Bills' website or Twitter accounts. After the match, Bills coach Sean McDermott was asked about Davis.

"He pulled out of the game. He told us that he had finished," revealed McDermott after a 31-20 loss. McDermott provided no further details except to say frankly: "No" when asked if Davis was injured.

Today 's match was the first for Davis as a member of the Buffalo Bills. He was inactive in the first game of the season against Baltimore last week.