According to Adam Schefter, former Carolina Panthers LB Thomas Davis plans to sign with the Los Angeles Chargers.
- Tom Pelissero reports that the Chargers are giving Davis a two-year, $10.5 million deal that includes $5.25M guaranteed in 2019.
Davis confirmed that he’s signing with the Chargers via his Twitter account:
Very happy that I’m going to be able to showcase my talents for the LA Chargers! Long way from home but I’m extremely excited about this opportunity! #Year15ondeck #lookatGod
— Thomas Davis (@ThomasDavisSDTM) March 12, 2019
Davis, 35, is a former first-round pick of the Panthers back in 2005. He was in the final year of his three-year, $18 million contract that includes $11.5 million guaranteed when he and the Panthers agreed to a one-year, $6.75 million extension through 2018.
The Panthers informed Davis after the 2018 season they would not be bringing him back.
In 2018, Davis appeared in 12 games and recorded 79 tackles, no sacks, two fumble recoveries and six pass defenses. Pro Football Focus had him rated as the No. 19 linebacker out of 93 qualifying players.
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