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The Latest: Mahomes rallies Chiefs to win over Browns

The Kansas City Chiefs started slowly on Sunday but did more of what they’ve done quite a bit over the past few years — win

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Cleared for full practice Thompson (undisclosed) was cleared to practice fully Sunday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Thompson suffered an undisclosed injury last Thursday and had been limited in practice across the last week. While it's not clear what injury the 27-year-old dealt with, he'll now have a week to prepare for the preseason opener against the Colts on Aug. 15.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still limited at practice Thompson (undisclosed) remained limited at Friday's practice, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Thompson left last Saturday's practice early with an undisclosed issue. Since returning, he's been working in limited fashion. It remains unclear what he is specifically dealing with, but it does not appear the veteran linebacker is in danger of missing significant time.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers use sign at practice to cut down on mental mistakes

Panthers coach Matt Rhule has hung a sign from a tent at training camp practice that reads “DBO,” which stands for “don't beat ourselves.”

AUGUST 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Panthers receiver carted off; player who hit him is cut

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Keith Kirkwood was hit in the neck area during practice Tuesday, carted off the field and taken away by ambulance

AUGUST 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Panthers' Chinn eyes 'freedom' at safety after move from LB

Jeremy Chinn is moving to safety for the Carolina Panthers after making plenty of plays as mostly a linebacker last year

AUGUST 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Present at Monday's practice Thompson (lower body) is practicing Monday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thompson left Saturday's practice early with an athletic trainer, so it's encouraging to see that he avoided any sort of serious injury. The veteran linebacker is looking to put together a third straight 100-tackle season.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Managing some tightness Thompson exited Saturday's practice early due to tightness in his lower body, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thompson left the field under his own power with an athletic trainer, and there doesn't appear to be much concern over the issue. The 27-year-old will have a couple weeks to get healthy before the preseason opener Aug. 15 at Indianapolis.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Camp observations: Shaq Thompson leaves practice early It didn't appear to be a serious situation, but the Panthers were thin at linebacker anyway.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • PANTHERS.COM

Shaq Thompson has grown into a leader, and grown The veteran linebacker was able to put on weight this offseason, while becoming a true leader for the defense.

JULY 25, 2021 • PANTHERS.COM

Adding weight this offseason Carolina defensive coordinator Phil Snow said Wednesday that Thompson has added about 10 pounds to his frame in the offseason, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Washington product had a solid season in 2020, racking up a career-high 114 tackles (64 solo) to go with two forced fumbles across 16 games. Thompson is hoping the extra weight will make him harder to block, while still keeping him agile enough to make plays from sideline to sideline.

JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers LB Shaq Thompson put on 10 pounds this offseason Shaq Thompson is entering his seventh NFL season, making him the elder statesman for the Panthers linebackers.

JUNE 9, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Reworks contract Thompson restructured his contract with the Panthers on Wednesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Panthers saved $6.1 million in salary-cap space by converting nearly $9 million of Thompson's base salary into a signing bonus. The 2015 first-round pick generated 114 tackles, five pass breakups and two forced fumbles during the 2020 season. He'll reprise his starting role at linebacker once again in 2021.

MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers rework McCaffrey, Thompson; free up $11M under cap

The Panthers have restructured the contracts of running back Christian McCaffrey and linebacker Shaq Thompson, freeing up an additional $11 million in salary-cap space

MARCH 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Shaq Thompson previews Super Bowl LV, recaps 2020 season Thompson joined Super Bowl LIVE on NFL Network to talk about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs, recap his 2020 season and his...

FEBRUARY 5, 2021 • PANTHERS.COM

Shaq Thompson explains what makes Bucs' offense so lethal Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson explains what makes Buccaneers' offense so lethal.

FEBRUARY 5, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Posts 10 tackles Thompson finished with 10 tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 33-7 loss to the Saints.

Impact Thompson tied Tre Boston for Carolina's lead in stops, bringing his season total to 113 while playing all 16 games for the first time in his six-year career. The 26-year-old's consistent health enabled him to surpass last season's previous best in tackles, and Thompson also added five passes defended, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. As the Panthers' defensive leader following long-time superstar Luke Kuechly's retirement last offseason, Thompson figures to remain a key cog next season while under contract long-term.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in tackles Thompson finished with nine tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 20-13 win over Washington.

Impact Thompson's team-leading tackle total included 1.5 stops for loss. The linebacker also hit the quarterback once, but remains without a sack heading into the final game of the regular season Sunday against the Saints.

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Shaq Thompson talks about his greater purpose Thompson described how he's found his higher purpose after his mother passed away.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM

Back at practice Thompson (undisclosed) is present at Friday's practice, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thompson's presence at team facilities Friday is essentially confirmation that he's come off the reserve/COVID-19 list, which puts him on track for Sunday's game against the Broncos. The Panthers are counting on Thompson to slot back into an every-down role at linebacker.

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos, Panthers fallen on hard times since Super Bowl 50

The Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers looked like NFL powerhouses with bright long-term organizational futures when they met in Super Bowl 50

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • Associated Press

Russell Wilson, Travis Kelce among NFL Man of Year nominees

Seattle’s star quarterback Russell Wilson and Kansas City’s standout tight end Travis Kelce are among the 32 finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • Associated Press

Shifts to COVID list Thompson (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Impact The 26-year-old will be unavailable until he clears the league's COVID-19 protocols. It's unclear if Thompson tested positive for the virus or if he's a close contact of an infected individual.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Wake Forest basketball won't play VMI on Dec. 21

Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes said the Demon Deacons’ men’s basketball game against VMI on Dec. 21 is “not going to happen” as the program deals with coronavirus issues

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Wired: Shaq Thompson Listen to Shaq Thompson and the Panthers defense from behind the scenes of Sunday's shutout win over Detroit, presented by Commscope.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM

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