It seems the Carolina Panthers are in an eternal purgatory when it comes to getting adequate play at the linebacker position. Ever since the shock retirement of Luke Kuechly, they have been embroiled in an ongoing search for competency to no avail.
Shaq Thompson was far and away the best linebacker the Panthers have had since. The player spent his rookie season learning from Kuechly and Thomas Davis Sr., so it’s no surprise he's forged out a 10-year NFL career. Unfortunately for the veteran and Carolina, injuries plagued his final two years, and he wasn't brought back this spring.