NOVEMBER 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
SHAQ THOMPSON #54 - LINEBACKER - CAROLINA PANTHERS
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Panthers place LB Shaq Thompson on IR, rule out TE Ian Thomas, CB Dane Jackson The Carolina Panthers on Saturday downgraded tight end Ian Thomas and cornerback Dane Jackson to out for Sunday’s game against the host Chic...
OCTOBER 5 • THESTATE.COM
Panthers place LB Shaq Thompson on IR, rule out TE Ian Thomas, CB Dane Jackson The Carolina Panthers on Saturday downgraded tight end Ian Thomas and cornerback Dane Jackson to out for Sunday’s game against the host Chic...
OCTOBER 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Officially placed on IR The Panthers placed Thompson (Achilles) on injured reserve Saturday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Thompson tore his Achilles tendon during the Panthers' Week 4 loss to the Bengals. He underwent surgery to repair his Achilles on Wednesday, and he'll shift his focus toward being fully healthy for the 2025 season. In Thompson's absence, Claudin Cherelus is expected to slide into the starting inside linebacker role moving forward.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Officially placed on IR The Panthers placed Thompson (Achilles) on injured reserve Saturday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Thompson tore his Achilles tendon during the Panthers' Week 4 loss to the Bengals. He underwent surgery to repair his Achilles on Wednesday, and he'll shift his focus towards being fully healthy for the 2025 season. In Thompson's absence, Claudin Cherelus is expected to slide into the starting inside linebacker role moving forward.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Notebook: Shaq Thompson still staying invovled after surgery The Panthers began preparations for the Bears on Wednesday with some help from their captain, even as he recovered from surgery. Plus two pl...
OCTOBER 2 • PANTHERS.COM
Dave Canales gives update on Shaq Thompson The Panthers coach also talked to the media about a few injured players working their way back to the field.
OCTOBER 2 • PANTHERS.COM
Undergoes surgery Wednesday Thompson underwent a season-ending surgery Wednesday to repair his torn Achilles tendon, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact The veteran linebacker tore his Achilles in the Panthers' Week 4 loss to the Bengals, and he had recorded 35 total tackles over 229 defensive snaps before his injury. With Thompson missing the remainder of Carolina's 2024 campaign, expect Claudin Cherelus and Trevin Wallace to see increased playing time with the Panthers' first-team defense.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Kwon Alexander and 2 other NFL free agent linebackers Panthers could consider after Shaq Thompson, Jewell injuries Three options the Carolina Panthers could pursue to patch their ailing linebacker group.
OCTOBER 1 • SI.COM
Monday Brew: Adjusting to life without Shaq Thompson The Monday Brew looks at life without Shaq Thompson, and what it means for the rookie Trevin Wallace, plus more.
SEPTEMBER 30 • PANTHERS.COM
Injuries aren't helping Panthers' NFL-worst defense after losing another key starter for the season
Entering Monday, no NFL team has allowed more points than the Carolina Panthers this seasonSEPTEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Season-ending injury confirm The Panthers have confirmed Thompson suffered a season-ending Achilles tear in Sundayh's loss to the Bengals, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Thompson's injury news was expected, but that doesn't make it any easier for the 2015 first-round selection, nor the Carolina franchise. Although early in the campaign, the 30-year-old was on pace to record the highest total tackle amount of his career and was the leader of the Panthers' defense. In his absence, Claudin Cherelus and Trevin Wallace will be asked to step up at inside linebacker.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Linebacker Shaq Thompson suffers Achilles tear The veteran linebacker and five-time captain was injured on the final play of the third quarter of Sunday's loss to the Bengals.
SEPTEMBER 30 • PANTHERS.COM
Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon
The Carolina Panthers have lost starting outside linebacker Shaq Thompson for the remainder of the season to a torn Achilles tendon, the team confirmed MondaySEPTEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Report: Panthers LB Shaq Thompson dealing with Achilles injury Carolina Panthers star linebacker Shaq Thompson sustained what is believed to be a torn Achilles and will miss the remainder of the season,...
SEPTEMBER 30 • KANSASCITY.COM
Likely out for season Thompson is believed to have suffered a season-ending torn Achilles in Sunday's loss to the Bengals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Thompson was carted off the field in the second half due to what at the time was reported as a heel injury. The loss of the Washington product would be a significant blow to the Panthers' defense, which has already been struggling to begin with. Once the injury is confirmed, Thompson will likely be placed on IR and ultimately need surgery to repair his Achilles.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Carted off field Thompson left Sunday's game against the Bengals due to a heel injury and is questionable to return, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Thompson is more likely to be doubtful after he was carted off the field to the locker room, per Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340. With Josey Jewell (hamstring) doubtful to return, Claudin Cherelus and Trevin Wallace will be the primary inside linebackers for the rest of Sunday's game.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Six stops in blowout Thompson recorded six total tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 36-22 win over the Raiders.
Impact Thompson finished as Carolina's second-leading tackler in Week 3, though he underproduced by his standards, having averaged 12 tackles per game through the Panthers' first two contests. Luckily for Thompson, Carolina's offense carried the load Sunday, and he wasn't required to do much with the Panthers leading by at least two scores for the entire second half. Expect Thompson to rebound and put up big tackle numbers in Week 4, as the Panthers host the Bengals.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Shaq Thompson on getting more turnovers Watch the Panthers linebacker speak to the media in Week 3.
SEPTEMBER 19 • PANTHERS.COM
Impresses again in Week 2 Thompson recorded 14 total tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 26-3 loss to the Chargers.
Impact Despite Carolina's defensive struggles, Thompson has remained a bright spot, racking up an impressive 24 total tackles across the team's first two contests. The veteran inside linebacker has now led the entire game in total tackles in both Week 1 and Week 2, and he's expected to continue being a valuable IDP option as the Panthers travel to Las Vegas in Week 3.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Shaq Thompson: 'We got many more left' Watch the Panthers linebacker speak to the media in Week 2.
SEPTEMBER 13 • PANTHERS.COM
Double-digit tackles Sunday Thompson logged 10 total tackles (four solo), including two tackles for loss, during Sunday's 47-10 loss to the Saints.
Impact The 30-year-old linebacker missed the Panthers' final 15 regular-season games in 2023 after fracturing his ankle, but he didn't miss a beat in his return to the field Sunday. Thompson was impactful in Week 1, leading Carolina in total tackles and finishing second in tackles for loss. Despite Sunday's loss, Thompson appears to be the leader of the Panthers' defense and could be a valuable IDP piece going forward.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Double-digit tackles Sunday Thompson logged 10 total tackles (four solo), including two tackles for loss during Sunday's 47-10 loss to the Saints.
Impact The 30-year-old linebacker missed the Panthers' final 15 regular-season games in 2023 after fracturing his ankle, but he didn't miss a beat in his return to the field Sunday. Thompson was impactful in Week 1, leading Carolina in total tackles and finishing second in tackles for loss. Despite Sunday's loss, Thompson appears to be the leader of the Panthers' defense and could be a valuable IDP piece going forward.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Shaq Thompson: 'We're making more progress and I couldn't be happier' The Panthers linebacker expressed his eagerness to be back playing with teammates after his injury.
AUGUST 14 • PANTHERS.COM
