Thompson (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers.
Thompson fully participated in practice both Thursday and Friday, a positive sign for the weakside linebacker's chances to suit up for Sunday's game. Prior to injuring his hamstring, the veteran played in five games for the Bills, logging 27 tackles (18 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two defensed passes. If available for Sunday, Thompson will likely share rotational linebacker duties with other Bills defenders such as Matt Milano and Dorian Williams (groin).
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Bills' Shaq Thompson: Practices in full
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Thompson (hamstring) returned to full practice participation Thursday.
Thompson upgraded to full participation Thursday after being limited by a hamstring injury Wednesday, putting him on track to suit up Sunday against the Buccaneers. Thompson missed each of the Bills' last two games due to the hamstring injury, and he looks set to get back to playing a significant role in the Bills' linebacker corps.
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Bills' Shaq Thompson: Limited Wednesday
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Thompson (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
Thompson has missed two consecutive games with his hamstring injury, but getting in a limited practice Wednesday would suggest he has a chance to return this week versus Tampa Bay. Terrel Bernard and Matt Milano are healthy and soaked up the vast majority of the snaps at linebacker Week 10 against Miami.
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Bills' Shaq Thompson: Ruled out for Week 10
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Thompson (hamstring) won't play Sunday against the Dolphins, head coach Sean McDermott revealed Friday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Thompson will miss a second consecutive game Sunday. His next chance to take the field will come in Week 11 against the Buccaneers.
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Bills' Shaq Thompson: Misses Wednesday's practice
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Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters that Thompson (hamstring) won't practice Wednesday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Thompson was held out of the Bills' Week 9 win over the Chiefs due to a hamstring injury, so it's no surprise that he'll remain sidelined at Wednesday's practice. The 31-year-old likely needs to upgrade to at least a limited practice Thursday or Friday in order to play in the Week 10 contest against the Dolphins. If Thompson returns Sunday, he's expected to operate as the Bills' top reserve inside linebacker.
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Bills' Shaq Thompson: Downgrades to DNP on Thursday
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Thompson (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday.
Thompson's trending in the wrong direction, as he was a limited participant Wednesday. If Thompson's unable to practice Friday, he would be unlikely to suit up Sunday against the Chiefs.
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Bills' Shaq Thompson: Nursing hamstring injury
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Thompson was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a hamstring injury.
Thompson likely picked up the injury during the Bills' Week 8 blowout win over the Panthers, when he logged four tackles (three solo) while playing 54 defensive snaps. His ability to practice in a limited capacity indicates that the injury isn't considered a long-term issue, and he'll have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation for Week 9 against the Chiefs. The veteran linebacker worked in a rotational role at linebacker earlier in the season but has played at least 40 defensive snaps over the Bills' last three games, accumulating 19 tackles (12 solo), including 1.0 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble over that span. However, it's worth noting that regular starter Matt Milano (pectoral) practiced in full Wednesday after missing games recently.
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Bills' Shaq Thompson: Leads Buffalo with 10 stops
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Thompson recorded 10 tackles (five solo) and one pass defense during the Bills' 24-14 loss to the Falcons on Monday.
Thompson made his first start of the season in the absence of Matt Milano (pectoral), and the former led both teams in tackles while playing a season-high 63 defensive snaps. Thompson figures to play a prominent role in the Bills' defense for as long as Milano is on the shelf.
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Bills' Shaq Thompson: Back in action
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Thompson (hand/hamstring) is active for Thursday's game against the Dolphins.
Thompson was inactive for Week 2 due to a combination of hand and hamstring injuries. He'll limit his absence to one game and will likely play primarily on special teams, though his role could expand a bit in the absence of Matt Milano (pectoral).
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Bills' Shaq Thompson: Sits out again Wednesday
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Thompson (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday.
Thompson also missed practice last Wednesday but was ultimately cleared to suit up for Buffalo's win over the Ravens in Week 1. The veteran linebacker is likely simply having his workload similarly managed heading into Sunday's game against the Jets. It's notable, though, that Thompson played exclusively on special-teams Week 1. Even once fully healthy, the 31-year-old may not see enough work on defense with the Bills to be included on the fantasy radar in IDP formats.
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Bills' Shaq Thompson: In line to play Week 1
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Thompson (hamstring) is not listed on Buffalo's injury report Wednesday.
Thompson hurt his hamstring early in training camp and didn't play in any preseason contests. However, his ability to practice Wednesday suggests he should be good to go for Sunday's Week 1 matchup versus Baltimore. Thompson is slated to work in a depth role at linebacker for the Bills this season.
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Bills' Shaq Thompson: Back on the field
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Thompson (Achilles) is practicing for the Bills during training camp, Alex Brasky of Bills Digest reports.
Thompson missed all but four games with the Panthers in 2024 due to a torn Achilles, but he still landed a one-year deal with the Bills in June and appears ready to go for the 2025 season. The linebacker also played in only two games in 2023 after breaking his fibula. Before that, though, he had recorded 100 or more tackles in four consecutive seasons, and he might be able to play a role in Buffalo if he can stay on the field.
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Bills' Shaq Thompson: Bound for Buffalo
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The Bills signed Thompson (Achilles) to a one-year contract Tuesday.
Thompson sat out the majority of the 2024 season after tearing his Achilles, but that didn't deter Buffalo from bringing him aboard on a short-term deal. He has played in just six games over the past two years combined, and he just turned 31 in April, but he could still play a significant role on the Bills' defense in 2025 if he can manage to remain available.
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Carted off field
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Thompson left Sunday's game against the Bengals due to a heel injury and is questionable to return, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Thompson is more likely to be doubtful after he was carted off the field to the locker room, per Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340. With Josey Jewell (hamstring) doubtful to return, Claudin Cherelus and Trevin Wallace will be the primary inside linebackers for the rest of Sunday's game.
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Ready for 2024
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Thompson said Wednesday that he feels "amazing" after suffering a fractured ankle nine months ago, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
According to Person, Thompson said that he also underwent another surgery this offseason to address a groin issue that originated in 2020. The 30-year-old linebacker added that he expects to play five more seasons in the NFL and hopes to retire as a Panther, per David Newton of ESPN.com. Thompson seems to be in good health and spirits heading into 2024, when he should reclaim a large role as the team's defensive field general.
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Back on field
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Thompson (lower leg) is participating during voluntary workouts Tuesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Thompson fractured his fibula in Week 2 against the Saints, which sidelined the veteran linebacker for the remainder of the 2023 campaign. His ability to take part in drills Tuesday would suggest the 30-year-old has moved past the injury and is fully healthy as the Panthers begin preparations for the upcoming season.
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Headed to IR
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Thompson (lower leg) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Thompson suffered a fractured fibula during Monday night's loss to the Saints and has since been placed on IR. The veteran linebacker had surgery Tuesday and will likely miss the remainder of this season. Expect Kamu Grugier-Hill and Claudin Cherelus' roles to expand, as the two will likely fill Carolina's void at inside linebacker going forward.
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Gets surgery, likely done for 2023
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Panthers head coach Frank Reich said Tuesday that Thompson is expected to miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured fibula suffered in Monday's 20-17 loss to the Saints, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Kamu Grugier-Hill came on the replace Thompson in the Week 2 loss and is expected to start at inside linebacker along with Frankie Luvu now that Thompson has been lost for the season. Thompson, who led the team with a career-high 135 stops in 2022, recorded eight tackles through the Panthers' first two games before exiting Monday after New Orleans left tackle Trevor Penning landed on the back of Thompson's lower leg and ankle.
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Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Fractures fibula
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Thompson is feared to have fractured his fibula in Monday's game against the Saints, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Thompson will need to undergo further tests to determine if he will be able to return this season. In his absence, Kamu Grugier-Hill and Claudin Cherelus will be candidates to replace him at inside linebacker opposite Frankie Luvu.
Thompson suffered a "significant" ankle injury in Monday's 20-17 loss to the Saints, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Thompson was carted off the field in the contest and head coach Frank Reich delivered the prognosis following Carolina's loss. The details of the linebacker's exact injury will likely come prior to the team's first practice of the week Wednesday.
