Shaq Thompson

The Panthers have placed LB Shaq Thompson (Achilles) on injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson suffered a torn Achilles in Week 4 against the Bengals. He has already had surgery to repair the tendon and is focusing on being ready for the 2025 season.

Shaq Thompson is feared to have torn his Achilles in Sundays game against the Bengals. He is out for the remainder of the season.

Fantasy Impact

The Panthers keep sustaining blows on the defensive side of the ball. Thompson was their defensive star leader, and with him out, Carolina will need their younger crew to step up in his absence.

Shaq Thompson is taking part in competitive 11-on-11 drills at practice on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson returned earlier this week from a hamstring injury that sidelined him earlier in training camp.

Shaq Thompson has been diagnosed with a fractured fibula and is likely out for the rest of the season.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson went down with an injury during Monday's loss to the Saints, and it now has been diagnosed as a fractured fibula that is expected to sideline him for the remainder of the season. This is a devastating blow for Carolina’s already-thin defense. The veteran was a team captain and one of the cornerstones of this unit, so now they'll have to reach down the depth chart to try to find someone who can replace his production.

Shaq Thompson will likely miss the remainder of the season because of an ankle injury.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson suffered an ankle injury during Monday's loss and will undergo further testing on Tuesday to determine the severity of it. HC Frank Reich described it as 'significant', and he is likely to miss the remainder of the season because of it. Carolina's defense has already been struggling with injuries, so losing one of their top veteran players is less than ideal. Kamu Grugier-Hill is the next up on the depth chart to replace the team captain.