SHAQ THOMPSON NEWS

Recovers fumble Sunday Thompson made six tackles (three solo) and recovered a fumble in Sunday's 37-15 loss to the 49ers.

Impact Thompson placed fourth on the Panthers in stops, bringing his season tally to 34 tackles through five games.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eight stops in loss Thompson recorded eight tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 26-16 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Thompson finished second on the team in tackles behind Frankie Luvu (11). The veteran Thompson has totaled 28 stops through four games and remains on pace for a fourth consecutive campaign with at least 100 tackles.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 10 tackles Thompson finished with 10 tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 19-16 loss to the Giants.

Impact Thompson tied Frankie Luvu and Xavier Woods for Carolina's team lead in tackles. Through two games, the veteran now sports 16 stops.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Shaq Thompson Talks Returning to Practice Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson met with the media following Wednesday’s practice.

AUGUST 25, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Notebook: Shaq Thompson working his way back The veteran linebacker continues to add to his practice workload, with the target of being ready for the regular season opener.

AUGUST 24, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers Activate LB Shaq Thompson from PUP List Carolina gets a big piece of the defense back.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Off PUP list Thompson passed his physical and was activated off the active/PUP list Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact It appears Thompson has fully recovered from the knee surgery he underwent during the offseason. The 28-year-old linebacker is coming off his third straight campaign with triple-digit tackles, and he figures to play a crucial role in Carolina's front seven again in 2022 (and perhaps push for low-end IDP production).

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers' Shaq Thompson activated off PUP The Carolina Panthers have activated veteran linebacker Shaq Thompson off the physically unable to perform list, the team announced Saturday...

AUGUST 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rhule: Mayfield, Darnold will play 1 series vs. Washington

Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold will each play one series Saturday night when the Carolina Panthers face the Washington Commanders in their preseason opener, according to coach Matt...

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shaq Thompson: Passing along the lessons learned He walked in as a rookie and learned from Luke Kuechly and Thomas Davis, now he's sharing the wisdom.

JULY 29, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM

Moved to PUP list Thompson (knee) was placed on the Panthers' active/physically unable to perform list Wednesday, Ellis L. Williams of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Thompson is still eligible to return and participate in the preseason at any point after his official placement on this list. The 28-year-old linebacker underwent a minor knee surgery earlier this offseason, but he is still expected to return by the start of the regular season. Thompson ranked second on the team in total tackles (104) over 14 games last year, and he figures to once again play a large role in the middle of Carolina's defense in 2022.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Darnold not bitter over Mayfield trade, welcomes competition

If Sam Darnold is bitter about the Carolina Panthers’ decision to trade for Baker Mayfield, he’s doing a great job of hiding his feelings

JULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with knee injury Thompson (knee) is expected to be placed on the active/PUP list to start training camp, Joseph Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thompson had a minor surgery on his knee and is expected to be available for the beginning of the regular season. Head coach Matt Rhule said Monday that Thompson had a "little cleanout" of his knee and should be back in a couple weeks, making it likely he'll be ready to go for Week 1. The linebacker will be eligible to return to practice and play in preseason games at any point leading up to the regular season.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shaq Thompson 'Expected' to Start Camp on PUP List The veteran linebacker is unlikely to practice in the opening week of training camp.

JULY 25, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

All 53: LB Shaq Thompson Profile, Stat Projections + Expected Role Taking a closer look at Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson.

JULY 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UW Returns to Sacramento's Grant Union High to Offer Another DB The Huskies previously signed Shaq Thompson and C.J. Wallace from the state capital school.

MAY 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Restructures deal The Panthers restructured Thompson's deal Monday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Carolina restructured Taylor Moton's contract last week and continues to clear cap space before free agency opens March 16. Despite missing three games with a foot injury in 2021, the 27-year-old Thompson is coming off his third straight season with at least 100 tackles.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers Restructure LB Shaq Thompson's Contract Carolina moves more money around ahead of free agency.

MARCH 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Panthers will save millions in cap space by restructuring Shaq Thompson's contract Shaq Thompson was scheduled to count $18.1 million against the salary cap, the second-highest on Carolina’s roster, behind quarterback Sam D...

MARCH 7, 2022 • MYRTLEBEACHONLINE.COM

Best of Shaq Thompson in 2021 View photos of linebacker Shaq Thompson from the 2021 season where he made 104 total tackles, including nine tackles for loss.

MARCH 7, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM

Best of Social: Shaq Thompson highlights from 2021 Watch a highlight mix of Shaq Thompson's best plays from his 100-tackle season in 2021.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM

Ends with six stops Thompson made six tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 41-17 loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact Thompson ranked third on the Panthers in stops, bringing his season tally to 104 tackles in 14 games. While only Jeremy Chinn made more on the campaign, Thompson also contributed a pair of sacks and interceptions. With now three straight seasons with at least 100 stops, Thompson has been a consistent contributor in the middle of Carolina's defense and figures to remain one of the team's leaders on that side of the ball in 2022.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rhule: Panthers will 'look at everything' at quarterback

Having survived Black Monday, Panthers coach Matt Rhule began turning his attention to a number of issues facing the team

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes seven stops Thompson finished with seven tackles in Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Saints.

Impact Thompson was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list just a day prior to placing second on Carolina in stops. His total included a pair of tackles for loss, bringing his season tally to 98 stops ahead of Week 18's finale versus the Buccaneers.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Off COVID-19 list Thompson (illness) was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.

Impact Thompson needed only five days in order to be activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list, putting him on track to play in the divisional matchup against the Saints come Sunday. The 27-year-old has played in just 12 games this season but still appears poised to record 100-plus tackles for the third consecutive season.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE