LB Thomas Davis Tears ACL Again

The Carolina Panthers got this season's first taste of worst-case scenario Wednesday, when tests confirmed the original diagnosis of another torn knee ligament for LB Thomas Davis.

Davis was lost last November when he blew his right anterior cruciate ligament while backpedaling and planting on the Louisiana Superdome turf. That one was a non-contact injury, and Tuesday's spill was eerily similar. While backpedaling during individual drills next to teammate Jon Beason, Davis went down without being touched by another player, and immediately gripped his right knee.

Davis confirmed that he tore the ACL again Wednesday afternoon, saying he'd have surgery soon to repair the ligament once more.

Fantasy Impact: 

This is major shot through IDP leagues as Thomas Davis was on a terror last season (before the first tear). He was ahead of schedule this off-season until this recent injury. Jamar Williams is next in line on the Panthers Defensive Depth Chart.

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