THOMAS DAVIS RUMORS & GOSSIP
Thomas Davis: The definition of adversity
Adversity can be defined in many capacities. It is one of the most telling signs of a person’s character and can be an indicator of who you want in your corner throughout life. Who responds to adversity the best? Vince Lombardi once said: “The real glory is being knocked to your knees and then coming back. That’s real glory. That’s the essence of it.”
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Panthers' patience pays off with LB Davis
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The 2009 football season might as well be an eternity ago for Thomas Davis.
It was the first of many frustrating years for Davis, beginning a trend that many around the Carolina Panthers organization didnt think would end positively for the well-liked and respected linebacker out of Georgia
But when Matt Ryans pass that was intended for wide receiver Roddy White...
Via Fox Sports Carolinas
December 11, 2012
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Thomas Davis reportedly cries after Panthers loss
The Carolina Panthers suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday that was so crushing it reportedly moved one of team’s players to tears.
According to Joe Person of The Charlotte Observer, Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis cried while talking about the team’s loss. “Thomas Davis brought tears in describing the Panthers’ latest loss,” Person tweeted...
Thomas Davis returns from third ACL injury
Thomas Davis did something Sunday night nobody ever has in the history of the NFL: The linebacker returned to see actual game action following a third ACL injury that should have already ended his career.
Davis has played in just nine regular season games since the end of the 2008 campaign, and the odds were stacked heavily against him completing this return. But there he was Sunday...
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August 28, 2012
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Panthers LB Thomas Davis Attempting To Be First Ever To Return From 3 ACL Tears
Thomas Davis' career should be over, but he refuses to accept a reality that would seem obvious to so many others. When the 29-year-old reports to Panthers' training camp on July 27, he will attempt to become the first player in NFL history to come back from three tears to his anterior cruciate ligament. "I'm just very appreciative of this team to give me the opportunity...
Thomas Davis Says He’ll Help Panthers Make Playoff Push in 2012
The Carolina Panthers showcased some serious promise for the upcoming season in 2011.
Coming off his third ACL tear in three years, Thomas Davis not only has his sights set on becoming the first player in NFL history to return to the field after three ACL tears, but also believes his up-and-coming club will become the crème de la crème in the league in 2012.
“I am looking...
AP Source: Panthers' Davis waives $8 million bonus
A person familiar with the situation says linebacker Thomas 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...
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March 13, 2012
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LB Thomas Davis Restrucures Deal To Stay With Panthers
Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis deal has been restructured to free up $3.8 million in salary-cap space a league sources said according to Pat Yasinskas of ESPN.com. The Panthers chose not to exercise an $8 million option bonus that was due this week. The bonus was put in as a safeguard when Davis signed a new contract last summer and he suffered his third injury early...
Panthers LB Davis intent to return after 3 ACL surgeries
Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis has suffered three ACL injuries in the same knee over a 23-month span.
Although faced with another extensive rehabilitation process, Davis insists he will not be denied.
"Every day I go in I'm looking at it like I'm making history. That's my goal," the 28-year-old Davis told the Charlotte Observer.
"From now...
Panthers LB Thomas Davis not ready to retire
Thomas Davis loves football so much he isn't about to let three knee injuries force him out of the game.
The often-injured Carolina Panthers linebacker refuses to put his shoulder pads on the shelf and plans to keep playing despite tearing the ACL in his right knee three times in the last two years.
Davis' latest knee injury came in Week 2 against Green Bay and he's...
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November 02, 2011
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