Shaq Thompson remains on the Buffalo Bills practice squad for 2026

The Buffalo Bills retained inside linebacker Shaq Thompson on their 17-man practice squad as the 2026 NFL season gets underway. Thompson did not participate in training camp or the preseason but joined the team as an external addition to the taxi squad. During the 2025 season, the 32-year-old started six of 12 games, recording one sack, six tackles for loss, and one interception. He also contributed two tackles for loss and one interception during the team's postseason run. His previous experience with the organization and his defensive physicality position him as an insurance option for the active roster. Whether Thompson is elevated to the active roster remains dependent on future injury situations or personnel changes within the defensive group.

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