JULIUS PEPPERS PRO

2 overall pick in the 2002 draft by the Panthers following a successful college career with the North Carolina Tar Heels. He needs six sacks to pass Kevin Greene and move into third place on the NFL’s all-time list. Peppers’ 154 1/2 sacks are the fourth-most in NFL history. Peppers helps provide some depth at defensive end after starter Charles Johnson was released earlier this off-season.

JULIUS PEPPERS PRO

Peppers is entering his 17th NFL season, including his 10th with the Panthers.Ī nine-time Pro bowl selection, he returned to Carolina last season and had a productive season with 11 sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. Peppers could also be another player making a farewell tour in 2018.

Peppers had contemplated retirement after the Panthers went 11-5 last season and made the playoffs as a wild card team.Įarlier this year Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis and centre Ryan Kalil both said this will be their last season. The Panthers also officially announced acquisition of Eagles wide receiver Torrey Smith in exchange for cornerback Daryl Worley, which was reported last week. 'It was amazing to have him as part of what we are trying to build and I think he can help us get to the next level.' 'I am fired up to have him back,' Panthers coach Ron Rivera told The Associated Press. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team does not release financial terms of contracts. The deal is for $5 million, with $2.5 million guaranteed, a person familiar with the situation said.

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