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Panthers' Thomas Davis to start despite broken arm, Ron Rivera says

Thomas Davis, broken arm and all, intends to play in his first Super Bowl.

Panthers coach Ron Rivera says not only will the linebacker be playing, he could also be starting Super Bowl 50 on Sunday against the Broncos.

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"Yes, yes I do (expect Davis to start) based on everything I'm seeing from him right now and what the doctors have talked about — they talk about him every day and we go over everything he's done and what they're seeing.