Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis has decided to undergo season-ending groin surgery after consulting with doctors independent of the team, a source told Stephen Holder of the IndyStar.
Davis made waves Wednesday when he said he's been battling a groin issue throughout the season, which he blamed for his on-field regression. His comments contradicted head coach Chuck Pagano and general manager Chris Ballard, who repeatedly said he was healthy and simply not playing up to par.
"I had a groin tear that I dealt with," Davis said Wednesday. "I got different opinions on it. One doctor said I should have had surgery, other doctor told me to let it heal. I took the let-it-heal approach. I came back and probably came back a little too early and in the process, I probably hurt my teammates."
The Colts left Davis in Indianapolis last week as they traveled to face the Houston Texans, a move that made the two-time Pro Bowler feel disrespected.
Davis missed the first three games of the regular season due to a preseason groin injury, but hadn't been listed on the injury report with a groin designation since returning.
