Panthers LB Davis Out For Season-- Mon Nov 9 3:21 pm -- Torn ACL
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP)—The Carolina Panthers lost perhaps their most productive defensive player Monday when tests showed weakside linebacker Thomas Davis(notes) has a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
Davis’ season-ending injury came without getting hit in Sunday’s loss to New Orleans. He was backpedaling when his knee buckled and he crumpled to the turf as Drew Brees(notes) threw a 17-yard pass to Pierre Thomas(notes) in the fourth quarter.
(AP)
FF Today's Take:Davis was having his best season prior to the injury. Backup Landon Johnson should get more work in Davis' absence.