CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson is expected to miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery Tuesday morning to repair a broken fibula.
"It's hard to put that into words," Panthers coach Frank Reich said when asked what he'll miss most about not having his veteran leader. "We talk about a brotherhood -- he is just a close brother. This is a warrior. This is a guy who knows how to practice, he knows how to play, he's a team-first player.
"I was texting him last night. He's talking about ways he can get back before he gets all the news [about needing surgery], trying to figure out a way he's going to help the team.