Shaq Thompson
Definition
Shaq Thompson, born Shaquille Green Thompson (April 21, 1994), is an American professional football linebacker currently playing for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL).
A former standout at the University of Washington, Thompson was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft and recently joined the Bills, where he's racking up solo tackles like it's a personal vendetta.
Examples
Shaq Thompson's latest sack had the Bills' sideline erupting like they just discovered unlimited wings at half-time.
When Shaq Thompson blitzes, offenses scatter faster than fans fleeing a Taylor Swift concert in the rain.
Shaq Thompson traded to Buffalo? Now the Bills might actually defend their turf without needing snow camouflage.
With 29 solo tackles already in 2025, Shaq Thompson is proving linebackers age like fine wine—or at least like a resilient craft beer.