Bills' McDermott: Davis' mid-game retirement won't be distraction

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott doesn't seem to be holding any ill feelings toward cornerback Vontae Davis following the veteran's surprising retirement at halftime of Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

"I got a lot of respect for Vontae," McDermott said Monday, according to Mike Rodak of ESPN. "He's a good person. I certainly appreciate the way he worked when he was in here, but we're moving forward as a football team. ... You develop some personal relationships with these young men. You always want the best for them. It's not a deal where we wish him anything but the best. We wish him the best. He's had a heckuva career."

Davis' sudden decision drew the ire of several of his teammates, including safety Micah Hyde and linebacker Lorenzo Alexander, but McDermott doesn't plan on letting the veteran's choice hang over the team.

"There's no need to address it (with the team). We're moving on. That's what a team does. This is not going to become a distraction for us," said McDermott.

The 30-year-old corner didn't play in Week 1 but received the start on Sunday. He made just one tackle and declared his retirement with the Bills trailing 28-6 at the half.

Davis signed a one-year, $5-million contract with the Bills in February.

Buffalo will travel to face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3.

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