Carolina Panthers
Thomas Davis - #58 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 235 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/22/1983 |
| Birthplace | Shellman, GA |
| College | Georgia |
| Years played | 9 |
| Drafted | 2005, 1st round, 14th pick by Panthers |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 103 | 2 | 1 |
Smith, Panthers agree to three-year extension
The Panthers and WR Steve Smith have agreed to a contract extension through 2015 with an option for one additional year in 2016.
Carolina Panthers
Here are the Carolina Panthers top three needs going into the draft, subject to any free-agent signings it may make before then.
NFC South draft needs
Alabama RB Trent Richardson could fill a primary need for the Buccaneers, as PFW's Dan Parr examines the top three draft needs for the Falcons, Panthers, Saints and Bucs.
Panthers sign DB Smith
The Panthers signed former 49ers DB Reggie Smith on Wednesday, the team announced.
Panthers intend to use Tolbert at fullback
After signing RB Mike Tolbert two weeks ago, Panthers head coach Ron Rivera says he plans to use the former Charger primarily at fullback.
Panthers mull options at cornerback
It would not be a surprise if the Panthers poke around the thinning free-agent market at corner.
Panthers deal RB Goodson to Oakland
The Panthers traded RB Mike Goodson to the Raiders for OT Bruce Campbell, the team announced Friday.
Panthers re-sign DE Applewhite
The Panthers announced Friday that they have re-signed DE Antwan Applewhite.
Panthers not looking to break up RB stable
Indications are the Panthers have not ruled out trading RB Jonathan Stewart this offseason, but we’re told GM Marty Hurney will not give him up easily.
Panthers add OL Pollak, LB Onatolu
The Panthers made a pair of free-agent signings on Thursday, including ex-Colts free agent Mike Pollak, who could win the starting OLG job.
Vikings add OL Schwartz
After releasing OGs Steve Hutchinson and Anthony Herrera early in free agency, the Vikings have begun to piece back together their offensive line, signing free-agent OG-OT Geoff Schwartz on Wednesday.
Fantasy spin: Mike Tolbert
Mike Tolbert appears to be the first fantasy football casualty, as he's going from a time-share to a depth role with the Panthers. William Del Pilar breaks it down.
Panthers sign RB Tolbert
The Panthers added another piece to their talented RB corps Monday, agreeing to terms with RB Mike Tolbert on a four-year deal.
Panthers sign DB Nakamura
The Panthers signed former Ravens S Haruki Nakamura to a three-year deal on Friday, his agent, Andy Simms, confirmed on Twitter.
PLAYER NEWS
Davis is expected to play Sunday night against the New York Jets - his first action since tearing the ACL in his right knee last September - his third such significant injury. If he can make it back he'll become the first NFL player to return after tearing the same ACL three separate times.|||||||
Davis missed the first two preseason games with a strained calf, but coach Ron Rivera says he expects he'll play.
Coach Ron Rivera says he's "relieved" that medical tests on Davis' right knee were negative. Rivera says an MRI on Thursday revealed no damage and that Davis has a strained right calf.|||||||
Davis will not participate in Saturday's Fan Fest back in Charlotte but could return to practice next week. He hasn't practiced since Sunday.That's encouraging news for Davis, who's trying to become the first known NFL player to return from three torn ACLs to the same knee. Davis tore his right ACL last September for the third time in three years and missed 14 games on injured reserve.
A person familiar with the situation says Davis has agreed to forego his $8 million signing bonus and take a pay cut to return to the Panthers.|||||||
The person spoke to The Associated Press Tuesday on the condition of anonymity because no public announcement has been made. Davis, who is trying to comeback from three torn ACLs in three years, has agreed to forego the signing bonus he was due and has taken a cut in base salary from $2.25 million to $700,000.
Davis has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee for the third time in less than 23 months. Davis shared news of the injury on his Twitter account. "I would like 2 take the time and thank every1 that has supported me over my career," he wrote. "Unfortunately, I have re torn my acl. Thx 4 da prayers!!"|||||||
Davis first tore his right ACL on Nov. 8, 2009 against New Orleans. He tried to make it back for the next season but re-tore his ACL in the June minicamps. Davis had more than a year to recover from that second surgery and the Panthers felt like he'd be ready to go this season.
Davis says it "wasn't worth the risk" to try to play this season after two major knee surgeries in less than a year, but is confident Carolina will re-sign him.|||||||
Davis tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee last November, then suffered the same injury seven months later in an offseason workout. Davis had said he was determined to play this season, but acknowledged he isn't 100 percent.
