Shaq Thompson, Carolina Panthers

Shaq Thompson says goodbye to Panthers in heartfelt post
Shaq Thompson has laid out a decade's worth of goodbyes to the Carolina Panthers. This past Monday, the Panthers announced that they will not re-sign linebacker Shaq Thompson. The 30-year-old, who has spent each of his 10 NFL seasons in Carolina, is now set to enter free agency in the coming weeks.
Panthers will not re-sign LB Shaq Thompson, allow former first-round pick to hit free agency
Linebacker Shaq Thompson's time with the Carolina Panthers is over, as the team informed its former first-round pick it would not be re-signing him, allowing Thompson to explore his options in free agency.
Panthers will not re-sign longtime linebacker and Sacramento native Shaq Thompson
The Carolina Panthers are moving on from longtime linebacker Shaq Thompson. The Panthers informed Thompson, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent, that they will not be re-signing him. Thompson is expected to pursue other options in free agency.
Luke Kuechly talks about Shaq Thompson's time with Panthers
Luke Kuechly gave his thoughts on former teammate Shaq Thompson, who will not be back with the Panthers in 2025.
Panthers split with Shaq Thompson is the right move for both sides
The sight of Thompson in a bucket hat instead of a helmet is an all-too-familiar one as the veteran linebacker has played in a total of six games in the last two seasons. Carolina's historically porous defense needs consistent contributors, not burgeoning question marks.
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 agency.
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 moving in another direction at his position. Thompson, 30, will enter NFL free agency.
Panthers letting go of five-time captain and veteran linebacker Shaq Thompson
Thompson, who has been a captain for the last five seasons in Carolina, has played only six games in the last two seasons due to injuries.
Carolina Panthers won't re-sign longtime starter Shaq Thompson
Thompson, the 25th pick of the 2015 draft by Carolina, was a five-time captain for the team. He had a career-high 135 tackles in 2022 and is fourth on the team's all-time tackle list with 741. He trails only Luke Kuechly (1,092), Thomas Davis (1,077) and Mike Minter (771).
Panthers will not re-sign longtime linebacker Shaq Thompson
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers are moving on from longtime linebacker Shaq Thompson. The Panthers informed Thompson, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent, that they will not be re-signing him.
‘This Sucks,’ ‘Gonna Miss Him’ – Panthers Fans React to Team Parting Ways With Shaq Thompson
Shaq Thompson and the Carolina Panthers will be going their separate ways. This is the end of an era in Charlotte. The Panthers did not resign the veteran linebacker, and he will hit the free agency.
LB Shaq Thompson Intends To Keep Playing In 2025
A former first-round pick, Thompson was a mainstay on Carolina’s defense for a decade. His best stretch came between 2019 and ...
Panthers’ longest tenured defender is now a free agent. What that means for Carolina
Linebacker Shaq Thompson was the Carolina Panthers’ first-round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. The team announced Monday it will ...