Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis jokes at times that he’s a “lifer” in Charlotte, and based on a report from NFL Media on Friday, he will end up as one.
Davis told the outlet’s Brooke Cersosimo that 2018 will be his final season as an NFL player, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, who tweeted the news on Friday afternoon. Davis reportedly will be in studio with the outlet this weekend.
Davis confirmed his retirement plans Friday night, according to Panthers.com.
During the team’s locker cleanout last week after a wild-card loss to the New Orleans Saints, Davis said he expects to play a “reduced role” on defense in 2018.