Thompkins caught all three of his targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Chiefs. Thompkins had his best game of the season in Sunday's narrow loss, catching his first three passes of the year for 13 yards, which ranked fourth among Carolina's wide receivers. The Utah State product has appeared in just three games this season, also having recorded one carry for minus-2 yards. He's expected to continue serving as a depth piece in the Panthers' wide receiver room as the season progresses.
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Team
Carolina Panthers
Birthdate
12/23/1999 (24)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'8", 155 lbs
Birthplace
Fort Myers, FL, USA
Position
WR
College
Utah State
Experience
3 seasons
Career History
Carolina Panthers
2024-Present
(1 season)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2022-2024
(2 seasons)
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Thompkins caught all three of his targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Chiefs. Thompkins had his best game of the season in Sunday's narrow loss, catching his first three passes of the year for 13 yards, which ranked fourth among Carolina's wide receivers. The Utah State product has appeared in just three games this season, also having recorded one carry for minus-2 yards. He's expected to continue serving as a depth piece in the Panthers' wide receiver room as the season progresses.
Carolina signed Thompkins from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports. Thompkins will fill the spot on the Panthers' 53-man roster that was vacated by Miles Sanders, who was placed on injured reserve Saturday due to an ankle injury. Thompkins has played 14 snaps on offense across two regular-season games and rushed for minus-2 yards on one carry in Week 9 against the Saints.
Thompkins reverted to the Panthers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log. Thompkins played six snaps on offense during the Panthers' 20-17 win over the Giants and failed to record a stat. It was the second week in a row that Thompkins was elevated from the practice squad, and the Panthers can do so one more time before having to sign the 24-year-old wide receiver to the active roster.
The Panthers elevated Thompkins from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports. Thompkins will be elevated for a second straight game and will be on the Panthers' active roster for Sunday's game against the Giants. Thompkins played eight snaps on offense in Week 8 against the Saints and turned his lone carry into minus-2 yards.
Thompkins reverted to the Panthers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log. The wide receiver was elevated for Sunday's 23-22 win over the Saints and played on eight of 53 offensive snaps, recording one carry for -2 yards. David Moore (46 snaps), Xavier Legette (44 snaps), Jalen Coker (24 snaps) and Jonathan Mingo (15 snaps) all played more than Thompkins in the first game since Carolina traded Diontae Johnson and with Adam Thielen (hamstring) still on injured reserve. Thompkins caught 22 passes for 115 yards and a touchdown across 2022 and 2023 with Tampa Bay.
The Panthers elevated Thompkins from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports. Thompkins signed with the Panthers' practice squad in late September after being let go with an injury settlement by the team during training camp. Thompkins gives the Panthers insurance at wide receiver in case rookie first-rounder Xavier Legette (toe) is unable to play Sunday against the Saints.
Thompkins (hamstring) signed with the Panthers' practice squad Monday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports. Thompkins joined Carolina in July after being waived by Tampa Bay. However, he suffered a hamstring injury that ultimately led to him receiving an injury settlement with the team and being let go. Now healthy, the Utah State product will receive a second chance with the Panthers and bolster the organizational depth at wide receiver.
Thompkins (hamstring) was waived from the Panthers' injured reserve list after reaching an injury settlement with the team Saturday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports. The third-year wideout reverted to the Panthers' IR on Monday after being waived/injured Sunday, and the team has now officially decided to part ways with Thompkins. With the injury settlement agreed upon, Thompkins is free to sign elsewhere once he recovers from his hamstring issue.
Thompkins (hamstring) reverted to the Panthers' injured reserve list Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Thompkins signed with Carolina in July but was waived/injured Sunday due to a lingering hamstring issue. He's since cleared waivers and will miss the entire 2024 season unless he and the Panthers reach an injury settlement.