The busy week for the Carolina Panthers appears to have continued this Saturday evening.
On Friday, the team sent a haul to the Chicago Bears to obtain the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. One day later, and it appears they’ve come to terms on a new deal with a key defensive leader.
NFL insider Ian Rapoport announced this evening that linebacker Shaq Thompson is “expected” to remain in Carolina in 2023 on a reworked two-year deal.
Sources: #Panthers standout LB Shaq Thompson is expected to remain in Carolina on a reworked 2-year deal, as the team keeps one of its leaders. A big week for the Panthers, who traded for the top pick, then retain a top veteran defender for a ninth season. pic.twitter.com/zhNqB2D0HW
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2023
Thompson, 28, was considered by many to be a potential cap casualty for the Panthers this offseason. His $24.46 million cap hit in 2023 represented over 10 percent of the team’s total cap space.
While the exact details of Thompson’s “expected” new two-year deal are unknown at this time, it’s likely the Panthers adjusted figures in order to spread out that massive cap charge over the length of his new contract.
After finishing second on the team in tackles in 2021, Thompson quietly put forth his best professional campaign this past season in Carolina. He logged a team-high 135 tackles and recorded the Panthers’ third-most tackles for loss (8) in 2022.
We’ll stay on the lookout for additional details surrounding Thompson’s new deal.
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Publish Date:2023-03-12 09:45:39
