7 Shaq Green-Thompson OLB

Thompson finished with four tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 26-7 win over the Saints.

Thompson also registered a quarterback hit, helping the Panthers shut down the usually dynamic Saints offense. The veteran will now strive for higher tackling volume as Carolina turns its attention toward Thursday's game in Houston.

Thompson finished with 10 tackles (five solo), a sack and an interception in Sunday's 19-14 win over the Jets.

Thompson stuffed the stat sheet, not only leading the Panthers in stops but also topping the team with three passes defended, including a second-quarter interception that he returned for 29 yards. That marked just the second pick of Thompson's career, and with a sack Sunday he already beat his total in the category from last year. Fresh off a personal-best 113 tackles in 2020, Thompson kept his momentum going with a superb season debut, boosting his stock as a centerpiece of Carolina's defense.

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

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.

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

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.

Thompson (lower body) is practicing Monday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Thompson finished with seven tackles (five solo) and forced a fumble in Sunday's 46-23 loss to the Buccaneers.

Thompson's tally included two stops for a loss, but his best play came in separating opposing running back Ronald Jones from the ball on Tampa Bay's second offensive play. In recovering that fumble, the Panthers then marched down a shortened field for their first touchdown Sunday. Despite a poor showing by the defense overall, Thompson can take pride in his individual performance, which brought his season total to 79 tackles in 10 games.

Thompson finished with seven tackles (five solo) and defended a pass in Sunday's 33-31 loss to the Chiefs.

Thompson tied for Carolina's team lead in stops while also breaking up his fourth pass of this season. Through nine games, he now boasts 72 tackles, pacing the Panthers in the category.

Thompson finished with six tackles (three solo) and defended a pass in Thursday night's 25-17 loss to the Falcons.

Thompson now sports 66 stops through eight games, putting him on pace for a career high in the category and his second straight 100-tackle season. Where Thompson can add some value, however, is in Carolina's pass rush, as he's yet to record a sack on the year.

Thompson finished with 13 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Saints.

Thompson comfortably led Carolina in stops, putting together a season-high tally in the process. The veteran has registered double-digit tackles in every other game thus far, including 10 against his Week 8 opponent, the Falcons, earlier this year.

Thompson made six tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Bears.

Thompson placed second on the Panthers in stops, bringing his season tally to 47 through six games. The linebacker has also defended two passes while forcing and recovering a fumble, but he's yet to record a sack.

Thompson finished with 10 tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 23-16 win over the Falcons.

Thompson paced the Panthers in stops while playing on all 65 defensive snaps. Through five games, he's hit double-digit tackles three times, bringing his season total to 41 after Sunday's performance.

Thompson finished with five tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 31-21 win over the Cardinals.

Thompson tied for third on his team in tackles, but no one topped his two stops for loss Sunday. Through four games, the veteran now boasts 31 total tackles, trailing only Jeremy Chinn for Carolina's lead, and Thompson has also registered two passes defended, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

Thompson made 13 tackles (eight solo), defended two passes and recovered a fumble he forced in Sunday's 21-16 win over the Chargers.

Thompson rebounded from a quiet Week 2 in a big way, leading Carolina in stops while also forcing a crucial turnover during the second quarter. For good measure, he also broke up a couple passes, leading the Panthers to their first victory. Through three games, the veteran is now tied for tops on his team with 27 total tackles.