Shaq Thompson Returning To Roots With Bills Coach originally appeared on Athlon Sports. When fully healthy, linebacker Shaq Thompson was considered one of the better off-ball linebackers in the NFC for the Carolina Panthers.

The Bills announced they signed veteran and former Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson, and probably means the end is near for another Bills linebacker.

Thompson, who was not brought back by the Panthers for an 11th season, officially signed with the Buffalo Bills on Monday. The 31-year-old veteran spoke with reporters shortly following the announcement, and explained how he found himself in Orchard Park, N.Y.