Panthers head coach Frank Reich announced on Monday evening that linebacker Shaq Thompson will be sidelined for an extended period of time due to a substantial reduced leg injury. On Tuesday, Reich revealed that Thompson had fractured his fibula through the team’s loss to the Saints and underwent surgery to repair the injury. As a outcome, Thompson is anticipated to miss the remainder of the season.

Thompson, who has been with the Panthers for nine seasons, lately signed a new contract with the group in the offseason. The agreement extended Thompson’s tenure with the Panthers till subsequent year and also decreased his cap hit for the 2023 season.

With Thompson out of the image, Kamu Grugier-Hill stepped into his function through Monday night’s game and is probably to see enhanced playing time moving forward.