Back off?!

I'd back off.

Trust your gut.
Especially if it's a sudden dip and he's suddenly entirely too busy.

Get busy with other things, and give this zero attention, but without jumping to any conclusion.
You don't message or communicate for this time, let it come from other person, if it comes.
Let there be a wait & watch time.
Then evaluate & decide

Is [b]he[/b] comfortable with calling every day? I mean, speaking for myself, I don't mind having a day, or several, away from a phone conversation... it doesn't mean I care about that person any less.

A simple, loving text is sweet as well on days like that.☺️

However, a bad feeling in your gut/intuition should be listened to.

Have you even met him yet?

listen to your gut, and resist immediate action. become... even more observant. your answer will become undeniably obvious.

he's a waste of time and a ghostly player imo

I'd back off for a while. Be busy with other things. 👍

I think, you need to meet him in person to understand how things really are at his end, and how is he thinking about the relationship.

Always listen to your gut.

he wants distance give it to him

I was long distance for many years. Don't ignore your gut feeling.
Even if he isin't cheating do you want to start a pattern of chasing your guy for attention?
This will get really old real quick.
He isin't listening. I was going to give the same advice as @Domking

You need to get busy and pay no attention to him and see how he responds.

You should look nearby.. good guys are everywhere

That's sad. If someone claims to love another, a little time shouldn't be something they don't feel the need for.
You may be in for a lot of heartache if you stick with someone who doesn't find you worth calling once a day...to spend a bit of time with.
I often wonder how these people would treat others if they were together in the same home... ignore on days they don't feel like bothering?
In my way of thinking, nobody should have to beg someone to spend a bit of time with them....especially when they claim to care.