The idea of Thomas Davis wearing anything but a Carolina Panthers uniform somehow just feels alien and wrong. Since they won’t be bringing him back for the 2019 season, that’s probably what’s going to happen, though. Davis says he wants to keep playing even though he can’t imagine doing so for another team.

One of the destinations that makes sense for Davis as a free agent happens to be a division rival. Davis played his college football at Georgia and has a lot of ties to the state. He even seems amenable to the possibility of playing for the Falcons. Watch.

Davis would help round out a strong and young linebacker rotation, anchored by star Deion Jones.

As for the Panthers, they’re reported to be considering shifting to a 3-4 defensive scheme this year, which will put a premium on their outside linebackers. They’ll look to add someone younger than Davis, though.