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All-Pro LB Thomas Davis Signs Extension With Panthers

Thomas Davis signed a one-year extension with the Carolina Panthers reportedly worth $6.75 million.

Panthers' linebacker Thomas Davis signed a one-year extension to stay in Carolina through 2018, the team announced Tuesday. The extension is worth $6.75 million with $3 million guaranteed, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Davis, 34, has spent his entire career with the Panthers after being drafted No. 14 in 2005.

From 2009-2011, Davis only played nine games due to knee injuries, missing the entire 2010 season with a torn ACL.

In 2015, Davis made his first Pro Bowl and first All-Pro first team. He also made the Pro Bowl last season.

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Davis is going into his 13th year in the NFL and for his career he has 939 tackles, 25.5 sacks and 13 interceptions.