Panthers LB Thomas Davis suffered opioid addiction that opened the door to sprawling drug case
Summary
Thomas Davis, a linebacker for the Carolina Panthers, struggled with opioid addiction caused by pain medication after multiple serious knee injuries and surgeries in his football career. His addiction affected his personal life and reputation, despite his accomplishments on the field and community work off it.Key Facts
- Thomas Davis played 16 NFL seasons, mostly with the Carolina Panthers.
- He suffered a torn ACL in the same knee three times and played with a broken arm in the 2016 Super Bowl.
- Davis was known for his toughness and community service, winning the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year award in 2014.
- Pain from injuries and surgeries led Davis to become dependent on opioid painkillers.
- His addiction negatively impacted his marriage and public image.
- Davis publicly discussed his opioid problem for the first time on The Pivot Podcast.
- Joan Rubinger, a self-described healer, was involved in providing prescriptions connected to Davis’ addiction.
- Davis was a mentor to fellow linebacker Luke Kuechly, who mentioned Davis in his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech.
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