Panthers LB Davis to undergo ACL surgery Saturday

Published: Jun 11, 2010 at 10:35 AM

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis will undergo surgery Saturday to repair his second torn anterior cruciate ligament in seven months.

Panthers shuffle LBs

Thomas Davis' injury leaves Carolina without one of its speediest and best defensive players. And it could lead LB Jon Beason to move to Davis' old spot in the Panthers' 4-3 scheme.

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Agent Todd France said in an e-mail Friday that Davis will have the surgery on his right knee in Charlotte. It will be performed by Panthers team doctor Pat Connor.

Davis had contemplated having the surgery performed in Alabama by Dr. James Andrews.

Davis first tore his ACL in a Nov. 8 game at New Orleans. He had been making a speedy recovery until he re-injured his knee Tuesday while backpedaling in a non-contact drill.

The Panthers haven't ruled out Davis returning late this season.

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