Panthers LB Shaq Thompson (leg) has surgery, likely out for '23

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Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson sustained a fractured right fibula in Monday night's loss to the New Orleans Saints and underwent surgery Tuesday morning, coach Frank Reich said.

"He's doing well," Reich told reporters Tuesday, post-surgery. "But he will likely miss the remainder of the season.

"So, tough loss. Obviously, he's a great player. He's our emotional lead