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FILE - Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) reacts after sacking New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. Peppers, who was a member two NFL All-Decade teams and had 159 1/2 sacks during his 17-year NFL career, will be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 3, 2024, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File0

Hall of Famer Julius Peppers drew motivation from working hot summers in North Carolina

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

Carolina’s Julius Peppers retires after 17 seasons

Associated Press

Carolina Panthers running back C.J. Anderson arrives for NFL football training camp at Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C., Wednesday, July 25, 2018. (David T. Foster III/The Charlotte Observer via AP)

Aging Panthers feeling sense of urgency to win Super Bowl

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, file photo, Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) signals his first down in the middle of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. Carolina has three times run for more than 200 yards in a game this season, and that bodes well for the playoffs where the ground game is magnified. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

Panthers hoping playoff experience pays off in postseason

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates a 1-yard touchdown run by running back Jonathan Stewart against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)

Newton, Carolina defense lead Panthers past Buccaneers 17-3

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints' Alvin Kamara (41) runs for a touchdown as Carolina Panthers' Daryl Worley (26) defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Players meet with Panthers owner to discuss social issues

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 file photo, Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) tackles San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brian Hoyer during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Julius Peppers is on the verge of joining some elite company _ although the 37-year-old defensive end seemingly couldn’t care less. Peppers picked up a half-sack in his return to the Panthers last Sunday and now has 144 for his career, inching closer to joining Bruce Smith, Reggie White, Kevin Greene and Chris Doleman as the only players in NFL history with 150 career sacks.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Peppers shrugs off upcoming milestone, says he wants to win

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 26, 2017, file photo, Carolina Panthers' Julius Peppers, right, battles Greg Olsen during practice at NFL football training camp at Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C. Thirty-seven-year-old defensive end Julius Peppers is back with the Panthers after seven seasons playing with the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Panthers hope 37-year-old Peppers gives boost off bench

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Panthers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

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. After eight years, Peppers is returning home to play for the Panthers. 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. 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. (AP Photo/Ed Betz, File)

AP Source: Busy Panthers bring back Peppers, Munnerlyn

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 28, 2016, file photo, Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers looks to throw against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game in Philadelphia. Rodgers is on a roll as the Packers return home from a three-game road swing to face the Houston Texans on Sunday. The two-time NFL MVP has 17 touchdown passes to three interceptions over the last six weeks. He’s had passer ratings of at least 115.0 each of the last two games. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Packers’ Julius Peppers sees sacks spike, gets practice rest

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2016, file photo, Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Clay Matthews (52) chases a play during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz. Matthews, Julius Peppers and James Harrison will be interviewed next month by NFL officials in connection to a media report that linked them to the use of performance-enhancing drugs. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

James Harrison, Clay Matthews, Julius Peppers cleared by NFL in PEDs investigation

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Green Bay Packers' Jordy Nelson celebrates with fans after catching a 66-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Peppers gets pick 6, Packers rout Vikings 42-10

By Genaro C. Armas - Associated Press

Green Bay Packers’ Julius Peppers talks to Mike Neal during NFL football training camp on Saturday, July 26, 2014, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Peppers adjusts to 3-4 defense with Packers

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Packers hope Peppers packs punch on defense

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Bears take Va. Tech CB Fuller with 14th pick

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Virginia Tech cornerback Kyle Fuller (17) intercepts a pass intended for Michigan wide receiver Junior Hemingway (21) during the first quarter of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Virginia Tech’s Kyle Fuller drafted by Bears at No. 14

By Andrew Seligman - Associated Press

Packers happy to have DE Peppers in the fold

Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2013, file photo, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen laughs on the sideline during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Tennessee Titans in Minneapolis. The Chicago Bears replaced one accomplished veteran pass rusher with another Wednesday, March 26, 2014, when they agreed to terms with Allen on a four-year contract. A person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press that Allen will get $15.5 million guaranteed on a deal that could be worth as much as $32 million. The person requested anonymity because the terms have not been announced. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt, File)

AP Source: Jared Allen gets $15.5M from Bears

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Packers pick up Peppers to perk up pass pressure

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