Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson suffered a significant right ankle injury during Monday night's game against the New Orleans Saints. Thompson will be out indefinitely and will undergo further evaluation. This is a major blow to the Panthers defense, as Thompson led the team in tackles last season and was transitioning to a new position in the team's scheme. Kamu Grugier-Hill replaced Thompson in the lineup and had a solid performance.

• Shaq Thompson suffered a significant right ankle injury and will be out indefinitely
• Thompson led the team in tackles last season and was transitioning to a new position
• Kamu Grugier-Hill replaced Thompson in the lineup and had a solid performance