SHAQ THOMPSON NEWS

Back on the field Thompson (Achilles) is practicing for the Bills during training camp, Alex Brasky of Bills Digest reports.

Impact Thompson missed all but four games with the Panthers in 2024 due to a torn Achilles, but he still landed a one-year deal with the Bills in June and appears ready to go for the 2025 season. The linebacker also only played in two games in 2023 after breaking his fibula. Before that, though, he had recorded four consecutive seasons with 100 or more tackles, and he might be able to play a role in Buffalo if he can stay on the field.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Bills predicted to cut former Panthers great before 2025 NFL season even begins If Carolina has any interest in a Shaq Thompson reunion, the team may not have to wait long.

JUNE 29 • SI.COM

Former Panther Joins Bills in NFL Move That Feels Familiar After 10 seasons in Carolina, linebacker Shaq Thompson signs with the Buffalo Bills, reuniting with familiar faces and stirring emotions in...

JUNE 12 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Shaq Thompson signing could spell end for Bills fourth-year linebacker The Bills announced they signed veteran and former Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson, and probably means the end is near for anothe...

JUNE 11 • SI.COM

Bound for Buffalo The Bills signed Thompson (Achilles) to a one-year contract Tuesday.

Impact Thompson sat out the majority of the 2024 season after tearing his Achilles, but that didn't deter Buffalo from bringing him aboard on a short-term deal. He has played in just six games over the past two years combined, and he just turned 31 in April, but he could still play a significant role on the Bills' defense in 2025 if he can manage to remain available.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Former Panthers player Shaq Thompson reportedly lost half a million dollars to embezzling partner The man reportedly met the Panthers’ longest-tenured defender at the gym. Then Thompson recruited his help with a new trucking business.

MARCH 19 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Update on Carolina Panthers' internal 2025 free agents: Thompson, Piñeiro still available The Panthers still have several unrestricted free agents left on the open market, including longtime leader Shaq Thompson. Here’s an updated...

MARCH 17 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Shaq Thompson shares classy farewell message for Carolina Panthers and fans Shaq Thompson is not returning to the Carolina Panthers. The front office let him know that after a decade, they'd be going in a different d...

FEBRUARY 28 • SI.COM

Panthers plan to let Eddy Pineiro, NFL's 3rd-most accurate field goal kicker, test free agent market

General manager Dan Morgan says the Carolina Panthers plan to allow Eddy Pineiro to test the free agent market

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

End of an Era as Panthers Part Ways with Shaq Thompson Carolina looks to get younger on the defensive side of the ball.

FEBRUARY 25 • KANSASCITY.COM

Shaq Thompson was a brave leader and a tackling machine for the Panthers. But it was time Thompson, the linebacker who ranks fourth on the Carolina Panthers’ all-time tackle list, has been informed by the team that it will be movi...

FEBRUARY 24 • THESTATE.COM

Longtime Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson to hit free agency The Carolina Panthers will let longtime linebacker Shaq Thompson become a free agent this off-season, the team announced Monday.

FEBRUARY 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Won't be re-signed by Carolina The Panthers announced Monday that the team will not work to re-sign Thompson (Achilles) this offseason, instead allowing him to walk in free agency.

Impact Thompson, a 2015 first-round pick and Carolina's longest-tenured player, played out the 2024 campaign on a one-year, $3.1 million deal. He tallied 35 tackles (16 solo) across four-regular season appearances before suffering a torn Achilles, an injury which figures to significantly dampen his free agent market. The veteran linebacker, who will turn 31 in April, was also limited to just two regular-season games in 2023 before suffering a fractured fibula.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers moving on from veteran LB Shaq Thompson The Carolina Panthers will not re-sign veteran outside linebacker Shaq Thompson, allowing the former first-round draft pick to enter free ag...

FEBRUARY 24 • SACBEE.COM

Panthers announce they will not bring back LB Shaq Thompson LB Shaq Thompson will not be returning to the Panthers for an 11th season.

FEBRUARY 24 • USATODAY.COM

Panthers will not re-sign longtime linebacker Shaq Thompson

The Carolina Panthers are moving on from longtime linebacker Shaq Thompson

FEBRUARY 24 • Associated Press

Could Former First Rounder be Ideal Fit For Bengals' Defense? The Bengals are looking for help on defense this offseason.

FEBRUARY 24 • SI.COM

Shaq Thompson to enter free agency The team has told the free agent linebacker they plan to move in another direction. The former first-round pick played here 10 years, and wa...

FEBRUARY 24 • PANTHERS.COM

With Bryce Young settled at QB, Panthers can focus on rebuilding NFL's worst defense

The Carolina Panthers aren’t heading to the postseason, but they believe they’ve finally found a franchise quarterback

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Shaq Thompson: 'I think Canales really has something good going' Watch the Panthers linebacker speak to the media as the team enters the offseason.

JANUARY 6 • PANTHERS.COM

2025 NFL free agency: Shaq Thompson, Tommy Tremble among 21 Panthers to hit open market The Panthers will have several major decisions to make entering the 2025 offseason. They’ll have some notable names hit free agency, includi...

JANUARY 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bryce Young has added key element to his game in Year 2, showing an ability to scramble, make plays

Perhaps the biggest improvement in Bryce Young’s game in Year 2 has been his ability to improvise and use his legs to create plays

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Panthers 2nd-year QB Bryce Young suffers another loss, but continues to show late-game production

Bryce Young is beginning to show signs that he can perform in the clutch

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • Associated Press

Carolina Panthers predicted to replace Shaq Thompson with Jets' linebacker in free agency | Sporting News Shaq Thompson has been on the sidelines for the last two years due to severe injuries. With him aging, the Panthers could get some new blood...

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Falcons aim for third straight win vs. NFC South foe against struggling, injury-riddled Panthers

Kirk Cousins has the Atlanta Falcons on the rise

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • Associated Press