Shaq Thompson Out for Season with Torn Achilles

Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson is expected to miss the remainder of the 2024-25 NFL season due to a torn Achilles sustained during the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Thompson, who had previously suffered a season-ending broken fibula last year, was scheduled for an MRI on Monday to confirm the injury. The 30-year-old, who has been with the Panthers since being drafted in 2015, was leading the team with 35 tackles this season. Thompson expressed his determination to return next season despite the consecutive injuries. The Panthers, who are heading toward their seventh straight losing season, will likely replace Thompson with rookie Trevin Wallace. This injury adds to the Panthers' woes, as they have already lost key players like Derrick Brown and Sam Franklin to season-ending injuries.