AUGUST 28, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
COLIN THOMPSON
Report: Vikings release tight end Colin Thompson The tight end room sees its first cut casualty
Picks up injury Thompson is dealing with an unspecified calf injury, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The 28-year-old finished the 2021 campaign on Carolina's practice squad after bringing in just one of his three targets for seven yards over 26 games during the past two seasons. The Panthers also signed tight end Nat Becker to a one-year deal Thursday, so any missed time this preseason could substantially affect Thompson's chances to make the team's final roster headed into the regular season.
AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Stays with Panthers Thompson signed a reserve/future contract with the Panthers on Monday.
Impact Thompson was on Carolina's active roster until being waived in mid-December, and he spent the rest of the season on the practice squad. He appeared in 11 games and failed to catch his only target.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rejoins practice squad Thompson reverted to the Panthers' practice squad Monday.
Impact Thompson saw seven snaps on offense and eight on special teams but didn't accumulate any stats. If Tommy Tremble (illness) misses a second straight game while on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the Notre Dame product may get another call in Week 18.
JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Added to active roster Thompson was elevated from the practice squad Saturday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Impact Thompson makes the jump with Tommy Tremble due to sit out because of COVID. The 28-year-old has appeared in 10 games for the Panthers this season but has drawn just one target all year.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joins Panthers' practice squad Thompson signed with the Panthers' practice squad Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Thompson was waived by Carolina on Tuesday, but he'll return to the organization after he went unclaimed on waivers. The 28-year-old has appeared in 10 games this year but failed to haul in his lone target thus far.
DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Finishes first season Thompson finished the 2020 season with one catch on two targets for seven yards and a touchdown in 15 games played.
Impact Thompson, a rookie out of Temple, scored in Week 10 versus the Buccaneers on the only catch of his career thus far. After playing under Panthers coach Matt Rhule in college, Thompson's ability as a blocker and on special teams recently earned him a one-year extension, which will likely result in him filling similar roles next season.
JANUARY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reaches one-year extension The Panthers signed Thompson to a one-year contract extension Monday, Will Bryan of the team's official site reports.
Impact Thompson played in 15 games for the Panthers in 2020. The 27-year-old mostly contributed as a blocker, as he caught just one pass -- a seven-yard touchdown.
JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Panthers TE Colin Thompson shares thanks following first NFL touchdown Thompson’s catch was just the second touchdown of the season for the Panthers tight ends.
NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Colin Thompson, from Archbishop Wood and Temple, finds his way to the NFL and the end zone The former Temple tight end's first NFL catch was Sunday's 7-yard touchdown for the Carolina Panthers in their loss to Tampa Bay.
NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • INQUIRER.COM
Catches first touchdown Thompson scored a seven-yard touchdown on his only target in Sunday's 46-23 loss to the Buccaneers.
Impact Thompson opened the scoring by finding the end zone on the first reception of his career. With that being the only catch he's made thus far, however, Thompson remains far off fantasy radars.
NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Kristen Balboni goes one-on-one with Colin Thompson Thompson became the fifth player in franchise history to catch a touchdown on his first reception. Watch his interview, presented by Microso...
NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM
Colin Thompson's first NFL touch goes for a TD Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater completes a 7-yard touchdown pass to tight end Colin Thompson.
NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • NFL.COM
HIGHLIGHT: Colin Thompson hauls in first career TD Tight end Colin Thompson scored a touchdown on his first career touch, hauling in a 7-yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater.
NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM
The Latest: Quarterbacks drafted No. 1 shine around NFL
From Kyler Murray magic to Alex Smith’s latest milestone, it was quite the day for quarterbacks selected first in the NFL draftNOVEMBER 15, 2020 • Associated Press
Brady has Evans active vs. Saints despite hurt hamstring
Tom Brady might have top target Mike Evans to throw to in his debut for the Tampa Bay BuccaneersSEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press
Not suiting up Week 1 Thompson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's season opener against the Raiders, Myles Simmons of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact With Thompson sitting out, Chris Manhertz will serve as the lone backup option behind starting tight end Ian Thomas. Fullback Alex Armah is capable of shifting over to tight end if the Panthers require another option at the position in an emergency.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Panthers place receiver Kirkwood on IR with shoulder injury
The Panthers have placed wide receiver Keith Kirkwood on the reserve/injured list with a broken clavicleSEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press
Falls short of final roster Thompson was waived by the Panthers on Saturday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Thompson hasn't played an NFL snap since entering the league as an undrafted free agent in 2017.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Panthers cut RB Bonnafon to get down to 53-player limit
The Panthers waived running back Reggie Bonnafon as part of the roster moves to get down to 53 players on SaturdaySEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • Associated Press
'Players Only': Examining what Kaepernick would bring a team on the field NFL Network's David Carr, Willie McGinest and Andrew Hawkins evaluate quarterback Colin Kaepernick's football readiness and examine what he...
JUNE 15, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
US Soccer repeals ban on kneeling during national anthem The rule requiring players to stand during the anthem was enacted after Megan Rapinoe kneeled, following the lead of Colin Kaepernick.
JUNE 11, 2020 • WFAA.COM
Drew Brees’ wife apologizes for husband’s comments on flag The wife of New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees has now apologized for comments her husband made regarding his opposition to Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling during the national a...
JUNE 8, 2020 • DAILYJOURNAL.NET
A strong statement is needed, and the Vikings signing Colin Kaepernick would do it Signing Colin Kaepernick would signal the Vikings care about social justice, and that the NFL acknowledges its wrongful blackballing of a ta...
JUNE 1, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Dolphins coach Brian Flores addresses death of George Floyd, encourages powerful to speak out Last year Brian Flores became the first current NFL coach to publicly support Colin Kaepernick and other players who knelt before football g...
MAY 30, 2020 • ARCAMAX.COM
