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It’s safe to say Shaq Thompson made the right choice.
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Bills linebacker Shaq Thompson returns to Carolina on Sunday, where he spent the first 10 years of his NFL career with the Panthers.
Harry Scull, Buffalo News
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Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Shaq Thompson lines up during the first half of their game against the Atlanta on Oct. 13. Thompson is the Bills’ fifth-leading tackler with 24 stops.
Danny Karnik, Associated Press
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Bills outside linebacker Shaq Thompson goes through a drill during practice Oct. 9 in Orchard Park.
Joshua Bessex, Buffalo News
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