The last remaining Carolina Panther Since the arrival of the Super Bowl in 2015, linebacker Shaq Thompson has now been a hit with free agency.
The organization announced it would move in a different direction on Monday morning – 30-year-old team captain.
“We would like to thank Shack for his leadership and dedication over the past 10 seasons,” said Dan Morgan, president/general manager of Panthers football operations. said in a statement. “A constant source of passion and enthusiasm, he has committed to this organization on and off the field, poured it into his teammates and tried to bring out the best of them. As he advances his career, We hope Shaq is the best.”
Thompson is the fourth in Panthers history in tackle, with his career of 752. The only players in front of him in this category are franchise legends Thomas Davis, Luke Quechley and Mike Minter.
He was the first round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, joining Carolina in time for his NFC championship season led by head coach Ron Rivera, quarterback Cam Newton and top-tier defense.
Thompson has suffered injuries in recent years as he has appeared in just six games over the past two seasons. He suffered from Achilles, who had his ankle broken in 2023 and torn this past season.
Prior to his health issues, Thompson was playing at a very high level in 2022.
He also tallied 12 bags, three intercepts, four forced fumbles, four recovered fumbles and a scoop and score over 10 seasons with Carolina.
The Sacramento native played college football for the Washington Husky, earning over 200 tackles over three seasons.
His age 31 season has entered his injury, which is severely injured, like a broken ankle and torn Achilles, is unknown how much Thompson will play on his return.
But what's clear is that it doesn't violate the Panthers.
