The Buffalo Bills signed Shaq Thompson to a one-year contract in providing the veteran linebacker an opportunity to continue his career after two injury-shortened seasons.

The Buffalo Bills announced Tuesday morning that they have signed former Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson to a one-year contract. Thompson, who played 10 seasons for the Panthers, is reunited in Buffalo with coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane,

Shaq Thompson will continue his NFL career in another city. Thompson, who spent 10 seasons with the Carolina Panthers, has signed a one-year free-agent contract with the Buffalo Bills. The Bills announced the signing on social media Tuesday.