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.
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Panthers moving on from veteran LB Shaq Thompson
"We appreciate Shaq's leadership and dedication over the past ... 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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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Carolina Panthers won't re-sign longtime starter Shaq Thompson
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Veteran linebacker Shaq Thompson said after the season he wanted ... and Mike Minter (771). Thompson helped Carolina reach the Super Bowl in his first season and was hopeful he could be a part of the rebuild of an organization that ...
Panthers tell 10-year veteran they're parting ways
The Panthers have informed linebacker Shaq Thompson that they are parting ways this offseason. Thompson will become a free agent.
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Panthers moving on from veteran LB Shaq Thompson
"We appreciate Shaq's leadership and dedication ... the 25th overall pick in 2015 out of Washington. Thompson helped the Panthers reach Super Bowl 50 during his rookie season and climbed to ...
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Panthers will not re-sign longtime linebacker Shaq Thompson
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers are moving on from longtime linebacker Shaq Thompson ... He played in the Super Bowl as a rookie in 2015 and has been named a team captain five times.