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2024 Defensive
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CMB
Total Tackles
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SCK
Sacks
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FUM
Forced Fumbles
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INT
Interceptions
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TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
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| Regular Season | 35 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Shaq Green-Thompson News
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Officially placed on IR
The Panthers placed Thompson (Achilles) on injured reserve Saturday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Thompson tore his Achilles tendon during the Panthers' Week 4 loss to the Bengals. He underwent surgery to repair his Achilles on Wednesday, and he'll shift his focus toward being fully healthy for the 2025 season. In Thompson's absence, Claudin Cherelus is expected to slide into the starting inside linebacker role moving forward.
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Undergoes surgery Wednesday
Thompson underwent a season-ending surgery Wednesday to repair his torn Achilles tendon, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
The veteran linebacker tore his Achilles in the Panthers' Week 4 loss to the Bengals, and he had recorded 35 total tackles over 229 defensive snaps before his injury. With Thompson missing the remainder of Carolina's 2024 campaign, expect Claudin Cherelus and Trevin Wallace to see increased playing time with the Panthers' first-team defense.
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Season-ending injury confirmed
The Panthers have confirmed Thompson suffered a season-ending Achilles tear in Sunday's loss to the Bengals, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Thompson's injury news was expected, but that doesn't make it any more palatable. Through the first three-plus games, the 30-year-old was on pace to record the highest tackle tally of his career and was the leader of the Panthers' defense. In his absence, Claudin Cherelus and Trevin Wallace will be asked to step up at inside linebacker.
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Likely out for season
Thompson is believed to have suffered a season-ending torn Achilles in Sunday's loss to the Bengals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Thompson was carted off the field in the second half due to what at the time was reported as a heel injury. The loss of the Washington product would be a significant blow to the Panthers' defense, which has already been struggling to begin with. Once the injury is confirmed, Thompson will likely be placed on IR and ultimately need surgery to repair his Achilles.
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Carted off field
Thompson left Sunday's game against the Bengals due to a heel injury and is questionable to return, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Thompson is more likely to be doubtful after he was carted off the field to the locker room, per Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340. With Josey Jewell (hamstring) doubtful to return, Claudin Cherelus and Trevin Wallace will be the primary inside linebackers for the rest of Sunday's game.
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Six stops in blowout
Thompson recorded six total tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 36-22 win over the Raiders.
Thompson finished as Carolina's second-leading tackler in Week 3, though he underproduced by his standards, having averaged 12 tackles per game through the Panthers' first two contests. Luckily for Thompson, Carolina's offense carried the load Sunday, and he wasn't required to do much with the Panthers leading by at least two scores for the entire second half. Expect Thompson to rebound and put up big tackle numbers in Week 4, as the Panthers host the Bengals.
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Impresses again in Week 2
Thompson recorded 14 total tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 26-3 loss to the Chargers.
Despite Carolina's defensive struggles, Thompson has remained a bright spot, racking up an impressive 24 total stops across the team's first two contests. The veteran inside linebacker has now generated game-high tackle totals in both Week 1 and Week 2, and he's expected to continue being a valuable IDP option as the Panthers travel to Las Vegas in Week 3.
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Double-digit tackles Sunday
Thompson logged 10 total tackles (four solo), including two tackles for loss, during Sunday's 47-10 loss to the Saints.
The 30-year-old linebacker missed the Panthers' final 15 regular-season games in 2023 after fracturing his ankle, but he didn't miss a beat in his return to the field Sunday. Thompson was impactful in Week 1, leading Carolina in total tackles and finishing second in tackles for loss. Despite Sunday's loss, Thompson appears to be the leader of the Panthers' defense and could be a valuable IDP piece going forward.
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Ready for 2024
Thompson said Wednesday that he feels "amazing" after suffering a fractured ankle nine months ago, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
According to Person, Thompson said that he also underwent another surgery this offseason to address a groin issue that originated in 2020. The 30-year-old linebacker added that he expects to play five more seasons in the NFL and hopes to retire as a Panther, per David Newton of ESPN.com. Thompson seems to be in good health and spirits heading into 2024, when he should reclaim a large role as the team's defensive field general.
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Back on field
Thompson (lower leg) is participating during voluntary workouts Tuesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Thompson fractured his fibula in Week 2 against the Saints, which sidelined the veteran linebacker for the remainder of the 2023 campaign. His ability to take part in drills Tuesday would suggest the 30-year-old has moved past the injury and is fully healthy as the Panthers begin preparations for the upcoming season.
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Doubtful to return
Thompson (shin) is doubtful to return Monday night against the Saints, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
Thompson was carted off the field Monday night with a shin injury after Trevor Penning landed on his leg. With the 2015 first-round pick out, Kamu Grugier-Hill is now playing middle linebacker in his place.
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Headed to IR
Thompson (lower leg) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Thompson suffered a fractured fibula during Monday night's loss to the Saints and has since been placed on IR. The veteran linebacker had surgery Tuesday and will likely miss the remainder of this season. Expect Kamu Grugier-Hill and Claudin Cherelus' roles to expand, as the two will likely fill Carolina's void at inside linebacker going forward.
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Gets surgery, likely done for 2023
Panthers head coach Frank Reich said Tuesday that Thompson is expected to miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured fibula suffered in Monday's 20-17 loss to the Saints, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Kamu Grugier-Hill came on the replace Thompson in the Week 2 loss and is expected to start at inside linebacker along with Frankie Luvu now that Thompson has been lost for the season. Thompson, who led the team with a career-high 135 stops in 2022, recorded eight tackles through the Panthers' first two games before exiting Monday after New Orleans left tackle Trevor Penning landed on the back of Thompson's lower leg and ankle.
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Fractures fibula
Thompson is feared to have fractured his fibula in Monday's game against the Saints, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Thompson will need to undergo further tests to determine if he will be able to return this season. In his absence, Kamu Grugier-Hill and Claudin Cherelus will be candidates to replace him at inside linebacker opposite Frankie Luvu.
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Suffers significant injury
Thompson suffered a "significant" ankle injury in Monday's 20-17 loss to the Saints, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Thompson was carted off the field in the contest and head coach Frank Reich delivered the prognosis following Carolina's loss. The details of the linebacker's exact injury will likely come prior to the team's first practice of the week Wednesday.
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Five tackles in opener
Thompson recorded five tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Falcons.
Thompson is now in his ninth season with the Panthers and he's coming off a career-high 135 tackles in 2022. The linebacker's five takedowns from Week 1 are a good sign that he's going to remain heavily involved again this year.
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Staying with team
Thompson agreed Saturday to re-work the remainder of his two-year contract with the Panthers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The veteran linebacker had an untenable $24.6 million cap hit entering Saturday, prompting many to assume Thompson would be a cap casualty. Instead, the valued leader will return for his ninth year with the franchise and try to add onto his string of four straight seasons with 100-plus tackles.
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Completes career year
Thompson made a career-high 135 tackles (78 solo) while playing all 17 games in the 2022 season.
Thompson has now posted triple-digit stops for four straight seasons, with his total this year at least 20 more than any campaign prior. The veteran also broke up four passes and was credited with a half-sack. Although 2023 marks the final year of Thompson's contract with the Panthers, the team would save significant money by cutting him, raising doubt over his future. Wherever he suits up next season, though, Thompson should serve as a highly productive veteran linebacker.
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Hits double figures
Thompson finished with 12 tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Buccaneers.
Thompson tied with Jeremy Chinn for second on the Panthers in stops. The veteran has posted double-digit tackles five times through 16 games, accumulating a career-best 128 stops with one contest remaining.
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Reaches new career high in tackles
Thompson recorded six tackles (five solo) in Saturday's 37-23 win over Detroit.
Thompson tied with safety Jeremy Chinn for a team high in tackles during this relatively modest outing Week 16. Nevertheless, the eighth-year linebacker eclipsed his previous career high for tackles, as he's now paced the Panthers with 116 stops over 15 games. Thompson's every-down role should continue to net him plenty of tackles Week 17 versus Tampa Bay.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-0, 230 lbs |
| Birthplace: Sacramento, CA |
| Age: 30 |
| School: Washington |
| Experience: 10 |