The Indianapolis Colts released Vontae Davis after it was announced he would undergo season-ending groin surgery.
Davis decided to move forward with the surgery after seeking a second opinion.
Davis said he felt disrespected when the Colts left him behind for last weekend's game at Houston.
"I had a groin tear that I dealt with," Davis said. "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."
When asked why Pagano said it was a non-injury situation, Davis said, "I can't really control what Coach P said."