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Panthers letting star linebacker Shaq Thompson hit free agency
The last remaining Carolina Panther from their 2015 Super Bowl appearance, linebacker Shaq Thompson, is now hitting free agency. The organization announced Monday morning it would be moving in a different direction — one that does not involve the 30-year-old team captain.
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 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.
Panthers will not re-sign LB Shaq Thompson
Longtime Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson will not be back with the organization in 2025. Carolina announced on Monday that Thompson will not be re-signed and will become a free agent for the first time in his career.
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.
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 moving on from Shaq Thompson after 10 seasons; veteran LB to enter free agency
It's been nearly 10 years since the Panthers made Shaq Thompson their first-round draft selection. He won't see an 11th season in Charlotte.
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.
Panthers will not re-sign longtime linebacker Shaq Thompson
The Carolina Panthers are moving on from longtime linebacker Shaq Thompson. The Panthers informed Thompson, who is an unrestricted free agent, that they will not be re-signing him.
Veteran LB Shaq Thompson makes big career decision
Following news that the Panthers wouldn’t be re-signing Shaq Thompson, there was some natural speculation surrounding the veteran’s NFL future.
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 ...
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I’m Incredibly Excited About the Next Chapter: Shaq Thompson Says Goodbye to Carolina (Video)
The Carolina Panthers are parting ways with one of their most tenured players - linebacker Shaq Thompson. Thompson, who ...