Shaq Thompson - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Ready for Saturday Thompson (neck) has no injury designation ahead of Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Broncos.

Impact Despite practicing in a limited fashion Wednesday and Thursday due to a neck injury, Thompson will suit up for Saturday's playoff contest. The 31-year-old delivered a huge performance in the Bills' wild-card win over the Jaguars, recording eight total tackles and an interception. Now fully healthy, Thompson is expected to remain one of Buffalo's top linebackers during the divisional round.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Wednesday Thompson (neck) was limited in practice Wednesday.

Impact The 31-year-old appears to still be recovering from a neck injury he suffered in Week 16 against the Browns. Other than resting in Week 18, the injury hasn't stopped Thompson from playing (averaged 43.5 snaps in Week 17 and the wild-card round). The 10-year veteran will likely need to log at least a limited practice again Thursday for a chance to play Saturday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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4 DAYS AGO • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Sean McDermott needed very few words to praise Shaq Thompson's Wild Card game Sean McDermott's Buffalo Bills defense got a tremendous playoff performance from their veteran linebacker.

4 DAYS AGO • BUFFALOWDOWN.COM

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5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Shaq Thompson intercepts the Trevor Lawrence pass! | Bills vs. Jaguars Highlights Shaq Thompson intercepts the Trevor Lawrence pass vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 01/11/2026

5 DAYS AGO • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Good to go vs. Jacksonville Thompson (neck) is active for Sunday's AFC wild-card game against the Jaguars.

Impact Thompson played through a neck injury in Week 17 before resting Week 18, and he has progressed enough in his recovery to be cleared to play in Sunday's playoff game. The veteran linebacker finished the regular season with 56 tackles (33 solo), including 1.0 sacks, two pass defenses and one forced fumble over 12 games.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable, expected to play Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Friday that Thompson (neck) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's wild-card round matchup against the Jaguars but is expected to play, Al...

Impact Thompson previously played through his neck injury in Week 17 before staying on the sideline in Week 18 to rest up for the playoffs. With middle linebacker Terrel Bernard (calf) already ruled out to face Jacksonville, the presence of starters Matt Milano and Thompson will be especially crucial for Buffalo's defense.

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Limited in practice Wednesday Thompson (neck) is listed as limited on Wednesday's estimated practice report.

Impact Thompson was limited in advance of Buffalo's loss to the Eagles in Week 17 due to his neck injury, but he was cleared to suit up for that game without being assigned an official injury designation. The veteran linebacker was then among starters who rested Week 18. Barring any setbacks in practice Thursday and/or Friday, Thompson can be expected to gain clearance for Sunday's wild-card round matchup on the road against Jacksonville.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Modest first campaign in Buffalo Thompson tallied 56 tackles (33 solo), including 1.0 sacks, along with two defensed passes and a forced fumble over 12 regular-season contests in 2025-26.

Impact Thompson missed four games due to injury and didn't play Week 18 against the Jets for rest purposes, but he still doubled the six contests he logged over the previous two seasons combined. The veteran linebacker had 10 tackles Week 6 against Atlanta and nine stops Week 13 versus Pittsburgh, but otherwise he finished with six or fewer tackles in his other 10 appearances. Thompson should remain a key part of Buffalo's defense in the postseason and will then become a free agent following the campaign.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Shaq Thompson: "Take It One Day At A Time" Bills Linebacker Shaq Thompson addressed the media after the Bills 13-12 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on December 28th. Topics Include: B...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Good for Week 17 after full practice Thompson (neck) has avoided an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Thompson was looking iffy for Sunday after being deemed a limited participant in practice both Wednesday and Thursday. However, he was able to log a full practice Friday and is set to suit up versus Philadelphia. Thompson played just 11 defensive snaps against Cleveland this past Sunday due to the neck issue and wasn't able to take the field in the second half, but it turns out the injury won't sideline him further.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in Wednesday's walkthrough Thompson (neck) was a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough practice.

Impact Thompson sustained a neck injury during the first quarter of the Bills' Week 16 win over the Browns, which prevented him from returning to the game. His ability to practice in a limited capacity -- albeit in a walkthrough -- indicates the veteran linebacker is day-to-day. Thompson would likely need to practice fully by Friday in order to avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Eagles.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Coach Sean McDermott said Monday that Thompson (neck) is considered day-to-day, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thompson was injured in the first quarter of Sunday's win over the Browns after playing a total of 12 snaps on defense and special teams. However, it sounds like he avoided a serious injury.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Exits game with neck injury Thompson (neck) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Browns.

Impact Thompson sustained the injury during the first quarter, and he's being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Dorian Williams will likely step into a more prominent role in defense for as long as Thompson is out of the game.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shaq Thompson: "We Just Gotta Play Our Brand Of Football" Bills linebacker Shaq Thompson met with the media on December 10, 2025 and discussed the division matchup against the Patriots, facing Patri...

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

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DECEMBER 8, 2025 • BUFFALOWDOWN.COM

Shaq Thompson: "Play Our Brand" Linebacker Shaq Thompson addressed the media after the39-34 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday December 7th. Topics include: impr...

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

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DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Shaq Thompson: "Going To Be A Challenge" Linebacker Shaq Thompson addressed the media after practice on Wednesday December 3rd. Topics include: playing the Bengals with QB Joe Burro...

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Shaq Thompson: "I've Been Challenging This Defense" Bills LB Shaq Thompson joined One Bills Live after today's practice. He talked about his increased role of late, going up against Joe Burrow...

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Maddy Awards: Handing Out The Hardware Following Win Over The Steelers Bills team reporter Maddy Glab handed out her Maddy Awards following the team's win over the Steelers. Alec Anderson, Ryan Van Demark, Chris...

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Shaq Thompson: "You Want This As A Defense" Bills linebacker Shaq Thompson met with the media on November 30, 2025 after the team's 26-7 win over the Steelers. He discussed the executi...

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

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