Buffalo Bills sign veteran linebacker Shaq Thompson to practice squad

Buffalo Bills Shaq Thompson NFL practice squad linebacker

The Buffalo Bills have signed veteran linebacker Shaq Thompson to their practice squad. Thompson, a 32-year-old with 11 seasons of NFL experience, returns to Buffalo after spending the 2025 season with the team.

Thompson, who spent his first 10 seasons with the Carolina Panthers, provides depth for a defense transitioning to a 3-4 system under new coordinator Jim Leonhard. He has recorded 118 career starts and appeared in 12 games for Buffalo last season.

Thompson is one of 17 players signed to the Bills' practice squad on Monday. Other additions include receiver Greg Dortch, while safety Geno Stone and quarterback Shane Buechele joined the squad after being released by the team.

Entities

Buffalo Bills · Carolina Panthers · Greg Dortch · Jim Leonhard · Shaq Thompson

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The Buffalo Bills signed linebacker Shaq Thompson to their practice squad. heavy.com · www.si.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Shaq Thompson is one of 17 players signed to the Bills' practice squad. www.si.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Receiver Greg Dortch joined the Bills' practice squad. www.winnipegfreepress.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Bills are switching to a 3-4 defensive system under coordinator Jim Leonhard. www.winnipegfreepress.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Thompson has made 118 career starts in 135 regular season games. www.si.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Shaq Thompson has 11 seasons of NFL experience. heavy.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com

Sources

Bills Close to Bringing Back 11-Year Veteran Defender as 'Deal Is in Place': Report [heavy.com]

11 days ago

Bills Bring Back Well-Liked Linebacker With 118 Career Starts for Insurance Purposes [www.si.com]

11 days ago

Linebacker Shaq Thompson returns to Buffalo, signing with Bills' practice squad [www.winnipegfreepress.com]

11 days ago