Panthers moving on from veteran LB Shaq Thompson

Field Level Media
24 Feb 2025, 21:39 GMT+10

(Photo credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images)

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

'We appreciate Shaq's leadership and dedication over the past 10 seasons, general manager Dan Morgan said in a statement Monday. 'Always a source of passion and enthusiasm, he was committed to this organization on and off the field, poured into his teammates, and strived to bring out the best in them.

'We wish Shaq the best as he moves forward with his career.'

Injuries limited Thompson, 30, to four games in 2024 (torn Achilles) and two games in 2023 (broken ankle).

He has recorded 752 tackles, 12 sacks, four forced fumbles and three interceptions in 123 games (112 starts) since Carolina drafted him with the 25th overall pick in 2015 out of Washington.

Thompson helped the Panthers reach Super Bowl 50 during his rookie season and climbed to fourth place in team history in tackles, trailing Luke Kuechly (1,092), Thomas Davis (1,077) and Mike Minter (771).

Thompson, who turns 31 in April, told reporters in January that he hoped to end his career with Carolina.

'Be one of those guys in history that played with one team. But it's up to them,' he said. 'These two injuries ... it happens. All I can do is get better and come back strong.'

Thompson played last season on a one-year, $3.1 million deal, per Spotrac. The five-time team captain tallied 35 tackles in four starts before injuring his Achilles in a Week 4 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.

--Field Level Media

Watch latest videos

News RELEASES

Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Tennis Times.

More Information

null in null

Sports

Section

Panthers moving on from veteran LB Shaq Thompson

(Photo credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images) The Carolina Panthers will not re-sign veteran outside linebacker Shaq Thompson, allowing...

WPL: UP Warriorz win toss, opt to bowl against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 24 (ANI): UP Warriorz (UPW) captain Deepti Sharma won the toss and elected to bowl against...

Report: Broncos assistant accused of assaulting officer

(Photo credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images) Broncos outside linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite was accused of assaulting a police...

Young star Luvnith Sisodia excited to play with Manish Pandey, Quinton De Kock in IPL 2025

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 24 (ANI): Karnataka's wicketkeeper-batter Luvnith Sisodia is ready to embrace his new journey...

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-FREESTYLE SKI-FIS WORLD CUP-MIXED TEAM FINAL (CN)

(250224) -- JILIN, Feb. 24, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Karenna Elliott of the Team United States of America 1 competes during the final of Mixed...

(SP)SWITZERLAND-MONTREUX-TABLE TENNIS-EUROPE TOP 16 CUP 2025-WOMEN'S SINGLE-FINAL

(250224) -- MONTREUX, Feb. 24, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Elizabeta Samara (R) of Romania hits a return during the women's singles final match...

Lifestyle

Section