DEVEN THOMPKINS NEWS

Plays minimal role in Carolina Thompkins caught all four of his targets for 20 yards and rushed two times for seven yards over seven regular-season games in 2024. He also tallied 134 kick return yards and 19 pun...

Impact Thompkins spent most of his 2024 campaign bouncing between the Panthers' practice squad and active roster, appearing in seven consecutive games from Week 9 to Week 16. The 25-year-old played a minimal role on Carolina's offense, logging just six touches over 51 offensive snaps. He also wasn't much of a factor in the return game, stepping in for Raheem Blackshear and serving as the team's top return specialist in Weeks 14 and 15. Thompkins is now set to be a restricted free agent this summer, but it wouldn't be surprising if he lands elsewhere, as he was a healthy scratch in the Panthers' final two games of the season.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch for Week 17 Thompkins (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Thompkins played nine snaps (seven on offense, two on special tams) and turned his lone carry into nine yards during the Panthers' Week 16 overtime win against the Cardinals. However, he will observe Sunday's NFC South contest in street clothes, and his next opportunity to play will be in the Panthers' regular-season finale against the Falcons. Raheem Blackshear and Velus Jones will serve as Carolina's top kickoff and punt return options due to Thompkins' absence.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to operate as top returner Thompkins will serve as the Panthers' top return man during Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports.

Impact With Raheem Blackshear (chest) unavailable, Thompkins' role is set to increase. Thompkins totaled 327 kick-return and 234 punt-return yards for the Buccaneers last season, and he had 46 kick-return and 15 punt-return yards in place of Blackshear last week.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records short reception in loss Thompkins played 11 of the Panthers' 71 snaps on offense and hauled in his lone target for a seven-yard reception in Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Eagles.

Impact Thompkins also contributed in the return game for the first time all season, bringing back two kickoffs for 46 yards and one punt for 15 yards. The increased involvement on special teams came after Raheem Blackshear (chest) exited early with an injury that could affect his availability for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, but the Panthers could choose to use the newly signed Velus Jones as their return man over Thompkins if Blackshear isn't available. Meanwhile, Thompkins' role on offense will likely remain muted with fellow receivers Adam Thielen, Xavier Legette, Jalen Coker (quadricep) and David Moore comfortably ahead of him on the depth chart.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Catches three passes vs. Chiefs Thompkins caught all three of his targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact Thompkins had his best game of the season in Sunday's narrow loss, catching his first three passes of the year for 13 yards, which ranked fourth amongst Carolina's wide receivers. The Utah State product has appeared in just three games this season, also having recorded one carry for minus-2 yards. He's expected to continue serving as a depth piece in the Panthers' wide receiver room as the season progresses.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to Panthers' active roster Carolina signed Thompkins from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Thompkins will fill the spot on the Panthers' 53-man roster that was vacated by Miles Sanders, who was placed on injured reserve Saturday due to an ankle injury. Thompkins has played 14 snaps on offense across two regular-season games and rushed for minus-2 yards on one carry in Week 9 against the Saints.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Thompkins reverted to the Panthers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Thompkins played six snaps on offense during the Panthers' 20-17 win over the Giants and failed to record a stat. It was the second week in a row that Thompkins was elevated from the practice squad, and the Panthers can do so one more time before having to sign the 24-year-old wide receiver to the active roster.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 10 The Panthers elevated Thompkins from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Thompkins will be elevated for a second straight game and will be on the Panthers' active roster for Sunday's game against the Giants. Thompkins played eight snaps on offense in Week 8 against the Saints and turned his lone carry into minus-2 yards.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Thompkins reverted to the Panthers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact The wide receiver was elevated for Sunday's 23-22 win over the Saints and played on eight of 53 offensive snaps, recording one carry for -2 yards. David Moore (46 snaps), Xavier Legette (44 snaps), Jalen Coker (24 snaps) and Jonathan Mingo (15 snaps) all played more than Thompkins in the first game since Carolina traded Diontae Johnson and with Adam Thielen (hamstring) still on injured reserve. Thompkins caught 22 passes for 115 yards and a touchdown across 2022 and 2023 with Tampa Bay.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated by Carolina The Panthers elevated Thompkins from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Thompkins signed with the Panthers' practice squad in late September after being let go with an injury settlement by the team during training camp. Thompkins gives the Panthers insurance at wide receiver in case rookie first-rounder Xavier Legette (toe) is unable to play Sunday against the Saints.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets another opportunity Thompkins (hamstring) signed with the Panthers' practice squad Monday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Thompkins joined Carolina in July after being waived by Tampa Bay. However, he suffered a hamstring injury that ultimately led to him receiving an injury settlement with the team and being let go. Now healthy, the Utah State product will receive a second chance with the Panthers and bolster the organizational depth at wide receiver.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injury settlement reached Thompkins (hamstring) was waived from the Panthers' injured reserve list after reaching an injury settlement with the team Saturday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact The third-year wideout reverted to the Panthers' IR on Monday after being waived/injured Sunday, and the team has now officially decided to part ways with Thompkins. With the injury settlement agreed upon, Thompkins is free to sign elsewhere once he recovers from his hamstring issue.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to IR Thompkins (hamstring) reverted to the Panthers' injured reserve list Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Thompkins signed with Carolina in July but was waived/injured Sunday due to a lingering hamstring issue. He's since cleared waivers and will miss the entire 2024 season unless he and the Panthers reach an injury settlement.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Carolina Thompkins (hamstring) was waived/injured by the Panthers on Sunday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact The wide receiver can be claimed by another team until Monday morning. If he goes unclaimed, he will revert to injured reserve and would need to reach an injury settlement with Carolina to play this season. Thompkins signed with the Panthers in late July after getting waived with an injury settlement by the Buccaneers in June.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inks deal with Carolina Thompkins (hamstring) signed with the Panthers on Thursday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact The Buccaneers waived Thompkins with an injury settlement in early June and the third-year wide receiver has now decided to follow his former offensive coordinator, Dave Canales, to Carolina. Thompkins has served primarily as a return man during his time in the NFL, so he'll likely be competing with Ihmir Smith-Marsette and Raheem Blackshear for the the Panthers' top kick and punt returner spots as the offseason progresses.

JULY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waived with injury designation The Buccaneers waived Thompkins (undisclosed) with an injury designation Thursday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Thompkins was re-signed to a one-year deal with Tampa Bay in March after appearing in all 17 of its regular-season contests and two postseason games in 2023, but he's now dealing with an apparent injury that could sideline him for the season. If the wide receiver clears waivers, he'll likely revert to the Buccaneers' injured reserve ahead of the 2024 campaign.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs Waive WR Deven Thompkins On Thursday, the Buccaneers waived/injured third-year wide receiver Deven Thompkins, whose primarily role the last two seasons has been as a...

MAY 30, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Inks new deal Thompkins re-signed with the Buccaneers on a one-year deal Tuesday.

Impact Thompkins joined the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent out of Utah and initially started the season on the team's practice squad. However, the 24-year-old ultimately was signed to the active roster and played in all 17 regular-season games and both of their postseason contests.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deven Thompkins spins and wins vs. Eagles' defense to tune of 10-yard catch-and-run Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Deven Thompkins takes a swing pass from quarterback Baker Mayfield and spins through the Philadelphia Eag...

JANUARY 16, 2024 • NFL.COM

One touch from scrimmage in win Thompkins rushed once for minus-1 yard and returned one punt for 13 yards in the Buccaneers' 34-20 win over the Packers on Sunday.

Impact Thompkins failed to draw a target for the second straight game and went without a catch for the fourth time in the last five contests overall. The Utah State product did see his snaps from scrimmage climb back into double digits (11), but with Trey Palmer and David Moore clearly ahead of him in the pecking order, there's no realistic path for Thompkins to make any meaningful offensive contributions for the time being.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 1, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Quiet in loss Thompkins failed to record a single rushing attempt or target in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Colts.

Impact Thompkins four offensive snaps Sunday accounted for his lowest total of the season. The second-year wideout also played eight special teams snaps in the contest, calling for a fair catch on both of his return opportunities. Thompkins minimal usage on offense keep him far off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 13 matchup with the Panthers.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: 51-yard punt return! Thompkins flashes blazing speed in fourth quarter Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Deven Thompkins flashes his blazing speed on a 51-yard punt return in the fourth quarter to set the Bucs...

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • NFL.COM

Limited to special teams in loss Thompkins did not draw a target in Thursday's 24-18 loss to the Bills but returned two kickoffs for 44 yards and ran back a punt for no gain. He also fumbled once but recovered.

Impact Thompkins logged 11 snaps from scrimmage but was well back of presumptive No. 3 receiver Trey Palmer, who was in on 55 offensive plays. Thompkins also outpaced fellow complementary speedster Rakim Jarrett by only one snap, lending credence to the notion the two may essentially be falling into a rotation at the No. 4 receiver spot. However, Thompkins had recorded multiple receptions in four straight games prior to Thursday, so perhaps the pendulum will swing back some in a Week 9 road matchup against the Texans.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three grabs in Week 7 loss Thompkins brought in all three targets for 14 yards, returned two kickoffs for 50 yards and ran back one punt for three yards in the Buccaneers' 16-13 loss to the Falcons on Sunday...

Impact Thompkins' involvement in the offense ticked back up slightly after he'd posted just two receptions for minus-2 yards Week 6, and he also continued to offer solid production as a kick returner. He logged two more plays from scrimmage (19) than fellow complementary receiver Rakim Jarrett (17), and the former has been the more consistent of the two by far through the first six games.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE