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Reaches injury settlement Hampton (undisclosed) was waived after reaching an injury settlement with the Panthers on Monday, Kassidy Hill of the team's official website reports.
Impact Hampton reverted to injured reserve with Carolina on Aug. 10 after he was waived/injured by the team one day earlier. Now that he has reached an injury settlement with the team, he'll be able to pass a physical and potentially play elsewhere in 2026. The linebacker compiled 10 total tackles (four solo) over 12 regular-season contests with the Rams in 2025, playing 194 of his 306 total snaps with the special-teams unit.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Reverts to IR Hampton (undisclosed) reverted to the Panthers' injured reserve list Monday, Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Impact Hampton was waived/injured Sunday and cleared waivers. The linebacker will now spend the entirety of the 2026 season on injured reserve unless he is waived with an injury settlement.
AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE
Waived/injured by Carolina The Panthers waived/injured Hampton (undisclosed) on Sunday, Kassidy Hill of the team's official site reports.
Impact Hampton will likely clear waivers and revert to the Panthers' injured reserve. If he is not waived with an injury settlement, he is set to spend the entirety of the 2026 season on IR.
AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Hampton hampers Slovis with 10-yard sack Carolina Panthers linebacker Nick Hampton drops Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kedon Slovis for a 10-yard sack.
AUGUST 7 • PANTHERS.COM
Rams expert tells Panthers fans what to expect from Nick Hampton A fresh challenge could unlock some untapped potential.
MARCH 23 • CATCRAVE.COM
Rams underachiever opts to reboot his career facing Liam Coen twice a year Former Rams outside linebacker Nick Hampton has agreed to play for the Carolina Panthers, and face Buccaneers HC Liam Coen twice a year.
MARCH 21 • RAMBLINFAN.COM
Signs with Carolina The Panthers signed Hampton on Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact A fifth-round pick in 2023 by the Rams, Hampton appeared in 36 regular-season games across three seasons with Los Angeles. He recorded 17 tackles (eight solo) and a pair of pass breakups, working mainly on special teams.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
Best of Los Angeles Rams Linebackers from the 2025 season - Nate Landman, Omar Speights, Jared Verse, Byron Young, Reeder, Nick Hampton, Elias Neal Both the inside and outside Los Angeles Rams linebackers made their presence known this season. Take a look at some of their best moments fr...
FEBRUARY 11 • THERAMS.COM
Deadspin | Rams waive edge rusher Nick Hampton Deadspin | Rams waive edge rusher Nick Hampton
DECEMBER 10, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM
Ready to go for Week 4 Hampton (illness) does not carry an injury designation in Sunday's matchup with Indianapolis, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Impact Hampton will be back in action in Week 4 after missing the team's 33-26 loss to the Eagles in Week 3 due to an illness. The 25-year-old will return to his spot as a top reserve option at outside linebacker behind Byron Young and Jared Verse against the Colts.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Sidelined for Week 3 Hampton (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Impact Hampton was added to the injury report Saturday and was ruled out shortly thereafter. He's primarily contributed on special teams through two games while tallying one tackle.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Rams Defender to Miss Week 3 Eagles' Contest The Los Angeles Rams will be without an outside linebacker and key special teamer in Nick Hampton
SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • SI.COM
Active for preseason opener Hampton (pectoral) was active for Saturday's 31-21 win over the Cowboys.
Impact Hampton suffered a torn pectoral in Week 15 of the 2024 campaign, which he has continued to work his way back from during training camp. The linebacker was able to start Saturday's contest, proving his health ahead of the 2025 campaign. The 25-year-old is geared up to operate as a top reserve option behind Jared Verse (knee) and Byron Young at outside linebacker this season.
AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Officially on IR Hampton (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
Impact Hampton suffered a torn pectoral in the team's Week 15 win over the 49ers, so his move to IR was an expected one. The linebacker will now shift his focus to being ready to go for the 2025 campaign.
DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Officially on IR Hampton (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
Impact Hampton suffered a torn pectoral in the team's Week 15 win over the 49ers, so his move to IR was an expected one. The linebacker will now shift his focus to being ready to go for the 2025 campaign.
DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Done for season Hampton tore his pectoral Thursday against San Francisco and will need season-ending surgery, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Impact Hampton was hurt around the middle of the fourth quarter and did not return. Further evaluation determined that the second-year linebacker tore his pec, and he won't be able to play again until next season. Hampton will finish the 2024 campaign with three tackles (two solo) and a defensed pass while logging 10 defensive snaps and 229 special-teams snaps over 14 contests.
DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to return Thursday Hampton (chest) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the 49ers.
Impact The outside linebacker did not record a stat before exiting. Hampton has played mostly on special teams this season, making three tackles (two solo).
DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Newcomer update: Nick Hampton TheRams.com continues its offseason series of updates on players new to the Rams roster in 2023 with rookie linebacker Nick Hampton.
JUNE 30, 2023 • THERAMS.COM
Los Angeles Rams Rookie Photos: Best photos from outside linebacker Nick Hampton's first offseason with the Rams In the 2023 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Rams selected Nick Hampton, an outside linebacker that had 9.5 TFLs, 7 sacks, 39 tackles & 3 forced f...
JUNE 29, 2023 • THERAMS.COM
Rams waive Sam James, sign Nick Hampton and Warren McClendon Jr. to rookie deals The Rams waived undrafted rookie Sam James and got two more draft picks under contract
JUNE 21, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
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