In 1996, he became a free agent and signed with the Carolina Panthers,[8] helping them reach the NFC title game only to lose to eventual Super Bowl XXXI champion Green Bay Packers.

[10] In the 2000s, Davis worked as a color analyst for the 49ers during the preseason on KPIX-TV, and also analyzed on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area.

In 2011, he was hired as the color analyst for the 49ers radio broadcasts, joining Ted Robinson in the booth, and replacing Gary Plummer.

In 2015, he became a regular contributor on The Rich Eisen Show[14] while moving to The NFL Network's flagship program Total Access.

[20] In 2020 he was cleared of all sexual harassment allegations with all claims being dismissed with prejudice in Los Angeles County Superior Court.