Thomas Davis is under contract for 2011

[Dpantherman]

According to ESPN’s John Clayton, a little-known-rule from 2010 has taken Davis off the market. Since he spent the entire 2010 season on the physically-unable-to-perform (PUP) list, Davis’ 2010 contract terms have tolled over to 2011.

Clayton reports that Davis remains under contract for $3.268 million in 2011. He missed all of 2010 after suffering a major knee injury during offseason workouts. Davis also suffered a knee injury in 2009 and was recovering when he injured it again.

Clayton says a source said the team wants to sign Davis to a long-term contract. When healthy, Davis is viewed as one of the league’s top outside linebackers. If he can get back to full speed, Carolina could have one of the league’s top linebacker groups.

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/22664/thomas-davis-is-not-a-free-agent

[CatMan72]

Although the world assumed Carolina linebacker Thomas Davis would be an unrestricted free agent, it turns out he’s not.

According to ESPN’s John Clayton, a little-known-rule from 2010 has taken Davis off the market. Since he spent the entire 2010 season on the physically-unable-to-perform (PUP) list, Davis’ 2010 contract terms have tolled over to 2011.

Read more: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/22664/thomas-davis-is-not-a-free-agent

[C47]

This is excellent news although they can hopefully drop that number some with a long term incentive laden deal....

[Jackofalltrades]

Woo hoo?

Figured he be back anyway, might be a good chance to see how he does before a significant extention.

[Mr Mojo Risin]

This is excellent news although they can hopefully drop that number some with a long term incentive laden deal....

I doubt they try resigning him this season I'm sure they will want to see if he can stay healthy.

[bes628]

Sweet.

[davos]

Great early news!

[frash.exe]

lol wait out the year and see if he's still got his speed and mobility before we give him some big money like people here want them to do, because chances are he won't be as fast and agile as he used to be

this is good news

[SOJA]

sickkkk

[Marguide]

Woo hoo?

Figured he be back anyway, might be a good chance to see how he does before a significant extention.

Agree. While I am thrilled he will be here, you can't help but think he could be Dan Morgan V2. Let's hope for the best because he is great when healthy.

[pantherfan49]

that's a lot of money to pay for a guy coming off two season ending knee injuries

[ed bell]

One less concern for this crazy week...that's got to be worth something....

[OneBadassCat]

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/22664/thomas-davis-is-not-a-free-agent

[TruCatzFan]

Great news! Probably was coming back anyways, but this is one less thing to worry about and an integral part to our successful defense! Guess that leaves us at about 37 million to spend then