Overview

• Buffalo signed veteran linebacker Shaq Thompson to a one-year contract as organized team activities began on June 10.
• The deal reunites Thompson with Sean McDermott, who coached him as the Carolina Panthers’ defensive coordinator from 2011 to 2016.
• He missed all but six games over the past two seasons due to a torn Achilles in 2024 and a broken fibula in 2023.
• In 123 career games with Carolina, Thompson compiled 752 tackles, 12 sacks, four forced fumbles and three interceptions.
• He joins a linebacker corps led by Matt Milano and will vie for playing time in Buffalo’s defense.