Charlotte Observer · Dec 29, 2016
Panthers’ Thomas Davis ‘like a fine wine,’ shuts down retirement rumors
A few weeks ago, at a holiday charity event, Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis fielded his toughest question yet - and it wasn’t from a media member.
No, it came from his 6-year-old daughter, who wanted to know why her father wasn’t home more often.
It sparked speculation about whether Davis, 33, would consider retirement after this season.
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He is not planning to retire, he confirmed to reporters Thursday afternoon.
“I’m still under contract. And my plan is to finish out my contractual obligations,” he said. Davis signed a contract through 2017 before this season.