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Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson is the latest NFL player to find himself in the coach’s office as a result of social media use.

Thompson posted a video to Snapchat after Carolina beat Seattle 31-24 to advance to the NFC championship game last Sunday that featured a message to the Seahawks and their fans. Videos on Snapchat are designed to disappear after being viewed, but, as everyone should know by now, nothing’s ever gone in a world with screenshots and cameras rolling on every phone.

“I got a message,” Thompson said. “F— y’all. F— the Seahawks. Keep pounding b——.”

On Wednesday, Panthers coach Ron Rivera said that he’s addressed the video with Thompson. He didn’t delve into the nature of the discussion they had, but said that the team is keeping their focus on their game against the Cardinals.

“I sat down with Shaq,” Rivera said, via the Charlotte Observer. “I discussed it. It’s over. So we decided the best thing for all of us is to move forward and get ready for Arizona.”

Thompson is 21 and one thing that seems hard to deny about 21-year-olds and social media is that they’re apt to post something regrettable at one point or another. Unless a team bans all social media use, chances are they’re going to have a few conversations like the one Rivera had with Thompson.