The Browns are strengthening their defensive line, as they have signed DT Kalia Davis.
Davis spent three seasons with the 49ers after he was drafted in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft by San Francisco and has appeared in 33 career games. Davis started all 17 games during the 2025 season, recording 28 tackles, four tackles for loss, two quarterback hits, a half of a sack and three passes defensed.
Davis provides depth to the Browns' defensive line that features the 2025 AP Defensive Player of the Year DE Myles Garrett, as well as veteran DT Maliek Collins and young players DT Mason Graham, DT Mike Hall Jr. and DT Adin Huntington in the interior.
Last season, the Browns' defensive line played an integral role in the success of the defense. Garrett broke the NFL single-season sack record with 23 sacks. In the interior, Collins excelled in the attack-style defense, recording a career-high 6.5 sacks through 12 starts before he sustained a season-ending quad injury. Graham totaled 49 tackles, half of a sack and seven tackles for loss – and his tackles for loss were second among all rookie defensive tackles and tied for sixth among all NFL rookies.
The Browns have agreed to terms with DT Kalia Davis, who was first drafted by the 49ers in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft and spent his first three years in San Francisco. Davis started all 17 games of the 2025 season, and has appeared in 33 games.
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Kalia Davis reacts after collecting a sack off Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
This is a 2025 photo of Kalia Davis of the San Francisco 49ers NFL football team. This image reflects the San Francisco 49ers active roster as of Wednesday, May 21, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Central Florida linebacker Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste (11) and defensive lineman Kalia Davis (22) celebrate after a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boise State on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Kalia Davis (93) gestures during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker)
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Kalia Davis (93) celebrates with the defense after a play during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, October 20, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker)
San Francisco 49ers' Kalia Davis laughs while speaking to reporters at the NFL team's rookie minicamp in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, May 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Kalia Davis (93) in action against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec, 3, 2023, in Philadelphia. the 49ers defeated the Eagles 42-19. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Kalia Davis (93) rushes during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker)
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Kalia Davis stands on the field during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Kalia Davis (93) reacts after a play during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, October 20, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker)
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Kalia Davis (93) during an NFL preseason football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Kalia Davis (93) celebrates with the defense after a play during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, October 20, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker)
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Kalia Davis celebrates after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Eakin Howard)
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Kalia Davis (93) reacts after sacking Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec, 3, 2023, in Philadelphia. the 49ers defeated the Eagles 42-19. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Kalia Davis (93) rushes during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker)
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Kalia Davis (93) celebrates after intercepting a pass with defensive tackle Sam Okuayinonu during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Central Florida defensive lineman Kalia Davis poses for a headshot during the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Kevin Sabitus via AP)
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Kalia Davis (93) warms up before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Kalia Davis (93) runs on the field during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, October 6, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker)
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Kalia Davis (93) defends during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
This is a 2024 photo of Kalia Davis of the San Francisco 49ers NFL football team. This image reflects the San Francisco 49ers active roster as of Thursday, May 30, 2024 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Kalia Davis (93) runs onto the field during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker)
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Kalia Davis (93) celebrates with the defense after a play during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, October 20, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker)
