The Carolina Panthers are expected to use the franchise tag on Brian Burns, according to a report.

The Panthers are still in ongoing negotiations with the linebacker on a long-term deal.

Placing the franchise tag on Burns will give the Panthers more time to work out a new deal.

Running back Mike Davis, who played for six NFL teams in eight seasons, announced his retirement on Monday, his 31st birthday.

Davis had 2,052 rushing yards with 14 touchdowns and 1,066 receiving yards with four touchdowns in a career with Seattle, San Francisco, Carolina, Atlanta, Chicago and Baltimore.