After a cryptic message from Chandler Riggs' father was shared on Facebook, fans started to fear that Negan would be killing off the young Carl Grimes. This and more on "The Walking Dead" Season 7 spoilers. 

Riggs who plays the character of Carl Grimes on "The Walking Dead" has been speculated to be next victim of Negan. The speculation arose after his father shared a message, which talked about the hardships faced by Chandler Riggs is doing the show. 

A couple of weeks back, Riggs had revealed that he would be starting college after being accepted in Auburn College. Hence the speculation arose that in order to pursue higher education, the character of Carl would have an end this season. 

While the star could try to balance both his university workload and his role as Rick Grimes' son, it was his father's post that sent fans into a panic.

He shared a photo of himself with his son, who has starred in the FOX series since it began in 2010, on Instagram with the caption: "Completed 7 years on TWD! #freedom #thewalkingdead."

Chandler's dad later wrote on Facebook, "Seven year contract completed! Grateful to AMC, cast and crew, TWD fan base and especially Chandler for always being 100 percent dedicated.

"Whether it was getting up at 4am, working in the freezing cold past 2am, leaving his friends and carefree kiddom behind, scrambling to make up, missed schoolwork, he has done it without complaint and always made me proud and amazed to be his dad!"

Although there has been no confirmation about the speculation surrounding Riggs' exit, theories have started to emerge as to how his departure would affect the show.

It has been speculated that the bat wielding psychopath, Negan, would kill Carl.  The latest episode of "The Walking Dead" season 7 suggested that Carl goes in search of the Sanctuary and his mission is to kill Negan. After Carl gained the knowledge to shoot someone, he has been anticipating the moment to get into a fight and execute it.