Davis (hip) was limited in practice Thursday, the Panthers' official site reports.

Davis upgraded his activity level in a similar fashion last week -- no practice to limited to full -- which will almost certainly occur as this week comes to an end. His tackle count has deviated wildly this year, but with 19 on the ledger through three games, he remains on pace for a third 100-tackle campaign in a row.

Davis (undisclosed) did not practice Wednesday, the Charlotte Observer reports.

Davis is not expected to practice until at least Friday, when more information regarding his undisclosed injury should be made available. Since the Panthers have yet to even disclose what is keeping Davis sidelined, the veteran linebacker's status for this week is quite uncertain.

Davis (unspecified injury) won't practice until at least Friday, the Charlotte Observer reports.

While coach Ron Rivera didn't provide any details regarding Davis' injury, he did note that it is not related to the linebacker's often-injured right ACL. In any case, with Davis' status currently very uncertain, his IDP owners should be looking for a Week 4 alternative at linebacker.

Davis (hip) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

After building up from no practice to full capacity in drills by week's end, Davis will contend with reigning Defensive Player of the Year Luke�Kuechly for tackles in the Panthers' linebacking corps.

Davis (hip) is probable for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh.

Davis practiced fully Friday, so he should be at or near full speed for Sunday. He's coming off a strong, 12-tackle performance.

Davis (hip) was limited in practice Thursday, the Panthers' official site reports.

Davis was upgraded from a non-participant in Thursday's drills, but IDP owners should check back in to learn of his status heading into Sunday's game versus the Steelers. If active, he'll enter Week 3 following a 12-tackle performance against the Lions.

Davis (hip) didn't partake in practice Wednesday, the Panthers' official site reports.

Davis had a monster showing in Week 2, wrangling a team-high 12 tackles (seven solo). As long as he takes the field, he forms a formidable linebacking duo with reigning Defensive Player of the Year Luke Kuechly.

Davis led the Panthers with 12 tackles (seven solo) during Sunday's victory over Detroit.

Davis tripled his Week 1 tackle total by constantly converging on the ball Sunday against the Lions. He and teammate Luke Kuechly comprise one of the league's best linebacking duos and both players reached double figures in tackles Sunday, while holding Detroit's high-powered offense to only seven points.

Panthers SLB Thomas Davis' restructured contract includes three "voidable years" in 2016-18.

The recent exercise of Davis' 2014-15 team options included a $5 million signing bonus. For cap purposes, that can now be stretched out over 2016-18. The move cleared more than $3 million in 2014 cap space.

Panthers exercised SLB Thomas Davis' 2014-15 team options.

That includes Davis' $2.75 million option bonus for 2014. Between salary and bonuses, he'll make $5.25 million. Three torn ACLs limited Davis to just nine total appearances between 2009-11, but he started all 16 games last season, racking up 123 tackles, four sacks and two picks. His comeback has been nothing short of incredible. Davis graded out as the No. 3 4-3 outside linebacker in Pro Football Focus' ratings last season. He turns 31 in March.

Panthers SLB Thomas Davis said he actually feels healthier now than when he first blew out his knee in 2009.

Davis' 2009 ACL tear was the first of three he would suffer in a two-year span. But after sustaining health throughout 105-tackle 2012 season, he finally feels back to 100 percent. With Luke Kuechly in the middle and Jon Beason on the weak side, this Panthers' linebacking unit has a chance to be a difference-maker.

The Panthers are pleased with WLB Thomas Davis' transition to the strong-side.

The local media had ticketed Davis for the weak-side with Jon Beason manning the strong-side, but that apparently won't be the case. "He's adjusting very well to playing on the strong side," said LBs coach Al Holcomb. "He's picking up the checks, he's communicating more. ... He has exceptional ability for the position, in terms of his movement and his ability to close on the football." Davis successfully returned from the third torn right ACL, but was hit-and-miss across 15 games. Davis turned 30 in March.

Panthers WLB Thomas Davis (ACL surgeries) made his preseason debut Sunday night against the Jets, playing primarily in nickel packages.

He registered a first-quarter sack of Mark Sanchez, and is on track to be the first player in league history to return from three ACL tears in the same knee. Davis won't be a starter, but he should be able to cover tight ends and blitz in the nickel on occasion. On early downs, he'll play behind Luke Kuechly.

Panthers WLB Thomas Davis (knee, calf) hasn't been ruled out for Week 1.

"If Thomas is feeling strong enough and we feel he's made a strong enough recovery, we feel that he'll play," coach Ron Rivera said. "He looks good right now." Attempting to become the first player in league history to come back from three ACL tears to the same knee, Davis missed a large chunk of camp with a calf injury, but saw his workload ramped up on Monday. If he's active, Davis' snaps figure to be limited early in the regular season.

Panthers WLB Thomas Davis (calf) returned to practice Wednesday.

Davis only ended up missing a week. More importantly, his thrice-repaired ACL appears to be holding up for now.

Panthers WLB Thomas Davis is sidelined with a strained right calf.

Davis hasn't practiced since Sunday, but an MRI didn't reveal any damage to his surgically-repaired right knee. Attempting to become the first player in NFL history to come back from three ACL tears to the same knee, Davis "could" return to practice next week. Certain to miss Carolina's first preseason game, it will be a concern if Davis isn't ready for Carolina's second exhibition tilt.

Panthers coach Ron Rivera believes WLB Thomas Davis' surgically-repaired knee is "fine."

"He's on track and doing a lot of good things," Rivera said of Davis, who is attempting to come back from his third right ACL tear. Davis got the night off for the Panthers' first padded practice Monday, but has apparently otherwise been full-go. How Davis looks in the preseason will be all-important in determining his 2012 status.

Thomas Davis (ACL surgery) was held out of the Panthers' recent three-day minicamp as a precaution.

Panthers LB Thomas Davis (ACL surgery) vows to be "ready to go" for the start of training camp.

"I'm pretty much there right now," said Davis. "We're just taking precautions." We expect the Panthers to limit his snaps early in the camp, as his previous ACL tears may have been the result of trying to do too much too quickly. Davis is likely ticketed for a situational coverage role in 2012.

Panthers LB Thomas Davis (ACL surgery) received a "very positive" report from specialist Dr. James Andrews this week.

Davis could graduate from individual drills to team sessions at next week's three-day minicamp. Attempting to become the first player in NFL history to return from a thrice-torn ACL, Davis is facing long odds to hold off first-rounder Luke Kuechly for the starting weak-side job.