Thomas Davis would like a contract extension from the Carolina Panthers before the start of training camp.

"That's something all players in the last year of their deal, especially for guys who have put up the numbers I've put up and played the way I've played the last few years, you'd hope something get worked out," Davis said. "We're not actively talking now, but hopefully we can do something before training camp happens."

Davis is entering the final year of his contract. The Panthers don't have a strong history of rewarding players with extra money later in their careers. DeAngelo Williams, Jordan Gross and Steve Smith have all departed.

"From a football standpoint and a community standpoint, Charlotte is always going to be home for me, and that's my mindset," Davis said. "I feel like there are a lot of people within our organization who feel the same way about me. But at the end of the day, it is a business and I understand that. Whatever happens moving forward there won't be any hard feelings from me. But I definitely plan on extending my career beyond this year.

"Hopefully that would never come to fruition with me that I would have to play for another team. That's not something that I look to do. And hopefully we can get something worked out here soon in terms of a contract extension. I don't think you'll find a player who cares more about the organization or a team than I do the Carolina Panthers. It goes above and beyond being a football player. I totally embrace the 'Keep Pounding' motto and it's part of my lifestyle and everything I do."