With teammates Luke Kuechly and Thomas Davis gone, Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson knows he has to step up to fill the leadership void.

Panthers linebacker is excited about the addition of Teddy Bridgewater, but also happy to see former teammate Cam Newton catch on with the Patriots. 

How much loot will CB Byron Jones and TE Austin Hooper command on the open market? Ahead of free agency, Tom Pelissero talks to NFL executives and others around the league about non-quarterbacks who are in line for big paydays.

Carolina's captain is calling it quits. Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly announced via the team's Twitter account on Tuesday night that he is retiring after eight seasons in the league.

The final week of the 2019 regular season is upon us. Here is a full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 16 Sunday games.

Week 16 of the 2019 season is upon us. Here is a full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 15 games this weekend.

The Panthers signed LB Shaq Thompson to a four-year contract extension. The deal is for four years and $54.2 million with a max value of $57 million, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

Which pick in the 2020 NFL Draft does your team hold, and what are the top needs for all 32 clubs? Have a look at where things stand for every squad coming out of Week 10.

Week 6 is here! Check out the full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 12 Sunday games.

Christian McCaffrey and Carolina (3-2) will toe the line with Jameis Winston and Tampa Bay (2-3) in a key NFC South showdown that kicks off from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at 9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported there is optimism Kansas City Chiefs receiver Tyreek Hill will be cleared to play this week against the Texans. Hill suffered a clavicle injury in Week 1.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday that Steelers receiver James Washington is expected to miss a few weeks with a shoulder injury suffered Sunday.

Packers or Cowboys in Sunday's classic showdown? Can the Bucs knock off the Saints in New Orleans? Will the Browns stay hot in San Francisco? Gregg Rosenthal predicts every Week 5 game.

In his fifth and final season, linebacker Shaq Thompson made it clear he wants to come back to Carolina, stating: "This is a place I've been for five years. I don't want to know any other place."

A day after shutting down quarterback Cam Newton, the Carolina Panthers placed linebacker Shaq Thompson on injured reserve because of a shoulder injury.

The Panthers defense just got better. Linebacker Thomas Davis returns from his suspension for violating the league's policy against performance-enhancing substances.

On the heels of the Khalil Mack trade, which NFL teams boast the best group of linebackers heading into the 2018 season? Chris Wesseling unveils his rankings.

Gregg Rosenthal sees Nick Foles' confidence waning, while the arrow is pointing up for a pair of Giants receivers and a couple of young DEs. Have a look at the best and worst from Preseason Week 3.

Week 2 of the NFL preseason is here, giving us the opportunity to reaffirm some of the standout performances we saw from high-profile rookies and unheralded grinders last week.

With all due respect to the Steelers, do the Saints boast the NFL's top triplets? Is Cam Newton in position to regain MVP form? Will Tampa Bay flip the script on defense? Gregg Rosenthal examines the loaded lineups across the NFC South.

Shaq Thompson is staying in Charlotte for at least another year. The Carolina Panthers are picking up the starting linebacker's fifth-year option. Thompson is now under contract through 2019.

The New England Patriots advanced to the Super Bowl with a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Check out how the NFL community reacted to the game.

The Los Angeles Chargers star running back is optimistic he can play Sunday against the Oakland Raiders despite an ankle injury, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

New Orleans Saints Pro Bowl wide receiver Michael Thomas is active and will play Sunday versus the Atlanta Falcons. Here are the other injuries we're tracking heading into Sunday's games.

Sunday's Week 16 slate of games has plenty of playoff implications, highlighted by the Seahawks-Cowboys game. Kevin Patra has everything you need to know about the weekend's matchups.

Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson joins "NFL Total Access" to talk about his offseason, linebacker Luke Kuechly's retirement, new head coach Matt Rhule, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and more.

Watch the highlights from the Week 9 matchup between the Tennessee Titans and Carolina Panthers.

Shaq Attack! Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson goes untouched through the A-gap for an easy sack on Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill.

Watch the highlights from the Week 4 matchup between the Carolina Panthers and the Houston Texans.

Shaq Thompson envelops Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson for huge loss on sack.

Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson and defensive tackle Vernon Butler get to New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees for the sack.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is taken down for a sack by Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson.

Carolina Panthers line backer Shaq Thompson comes off the edge untouched and makes a huge sack against the Dallas Cowboys.

Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson chats about the Week 2 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons

The Dallas Cowboys and Carolina Panthers put on a defensive clinic, but the Panthers were able to get just enough to come away with a 16-8 win in Week 1 of the 2018 season.