64).Įaly had three sacks and forced two turnovers in a Super Bowl loss to Denver two years ago but never developed into the dominant pass rusher Carolina was hoping for last season, recording just five sacks. 2 overall by Carolina in 2002 with the words “Headed home.”Īfter reaching the deal with Peppers, the Panthers traded defensive end Kony Ealy and a third-round pick (72nd overall) to New England for the Patriots’ second-round pick (No. Peppers’ agent Carl Carey on Friday tweeted a picture of his client from when he was drafted No. The length and financial terms of the deal were not immediately known. The person spoke to The Associated Press Friday on condition of anonymity because the move hasn’t officially been announced. The Panthers agreed to terms on a contract Friday with Peppers, said to a person familiar with the negotiations. After eight years, Julius Peppers is returning home to play for the Carolina Panthers. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File) Matt LudtkeĬHARLOTTE, N.C. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Friday on condition of anonymity because the move can't officially be announced until later in the day. The Panthers agreed to terms on a contract Friday, March 10, 2017, with Peppers, their all-time sack leader, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

After eight years, Peppers is returning home to play for the Carolina Panthers. 22, 2014, file photo, Green Bay Packers defensive end Julius Peppers hits Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden during an NFL preseason football game in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam, File) Tom GannamįILE - In this Aug. 16, 2014, file photo, Green Bay Packers defensive end Julius Peppers smiles on the sidelines during the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL football game against the St. (AP Photo/Ed Betz, File) ED BETZįILE - In this Aug. After eight years, Peppers is returning home to play for the Panthers. FILE - In this April 20, 2002, file photo, Julius Peppers, of North Carolina, holds up a team jersey after being selected by the Carolina Panthers as their first pick, second overall, in the NFL Draft in New York.

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