Julius Peppers

Ageless Julius Peppers Remains 'valuable Asset

... signed before the 2014 season expires. Coach Mike Mc Carthy said he expects Peppers to “step away” and weigh his future. Ultimately, Mc Carthy said, he expects Peppers to play again. “He’s real content on where he’s at with his life and his career,” Mc Carthy said Wednesday morning in Indianapolis, where he’s staying this week for the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis. “There’s definitely a chance he’d want to play again. I think that’s something that will probably happen down the road.”. Later, inside Lucas Oil Stadium, Mc Carthy added more insight in a side hallway session with reporters after a 10-minute stint at the podium: “I know he would continue to like to play, just as far as the conversations that we had.”. At age 37, Peppers’ skills clearly are declining. He no longer takes over games, no ...

Return Of Iconic Player, Exit Of Stubborn One Signal New Motto For Panthers Gm Dave Gettleman

... as the No. 2 pick. Gross retired after the 2013 season; Peppers is still going. “I just can’t freakin’ believe he’s still playing. You can quote me on that,” Gross said. “It’s unbelievable. He’ll be 38 (next January). And to still be productive. I just think it’s so awesome for him and the guys in the locker room and for the fans. It’s such a cool story.”. Gross said Peppers will raise the play of those around him because of how he practices and plays. Peppers might have helped jump-start the stalled development of Ealy, whose flashes of stardom were sandwiched between long stretches of lackluster play. But Ealy will always have Santa Clara. Ealy did what no player has ever done in a Super Bowl, collecting three sacks and an interception in the same game. In threatening to ruin Peyton Manning’s swan song, Ealy made it seem like the light had come on for him. And then it didn’t. Ealy leaves with 14 sacks in three seasons, and probably will become Bill Belichick’s next reclamation project to ...

Newly Re-signed Charles Johnson Wants Julius Peppers To Return To Panthers

... Julius Peppers spent the first eight years of his spectacular career in Carolina before splitting the last seven between the Bears (four years) and the Packers (three), but if Johnson had his druthers, the former Panther would return home for one last season. “From a personal opinion and as a friend of his, I just want to see him retire as a Panther,” Johnson said,  per the Charlotte Observer. “I just think him coming back for a year and retiring as a Panther, what better career for him to have, retiring in his home?”. As Johnson alluded to, Peppers was born and raised in North Carolina, attended the University of North Carolina as a two-sport (basketball) athlete and began his professional career there as well. It’s only in the last few years that he’s called other parts of the country home. The Panthers don’t exactly have a ton of needs along the defensive line, with Johnson back ...

Should The Patriots Pursue Veteran De Julius Peppers In Free Agency

... Sheard, might join him, as he too is headed to unrestricted free agency. Consequently, the Patriots might look to add depth behind Trey Flowers and Rob Ninkovich. Given Ninkovich’s age – he turned 33 in February – a long-term option would certainly be favorable, and given the strength of this years draft class could very well be in the books. But if New England also wants a short-term addition, it might make sense to pursue veteran Julius Peppers. While Peppers himself is 37 years old, he has announced that he plans on returning for a 16 th season in the NFL. Coming off a season in which he registered 7.5 sacks while playing 58.4% of the Green Bay Packers’ defensive snaps (721 of 1,234), the veteran will surely garner some interest on the open market. And it would not be a surprise if one of the teams looking at Peppers were the Patriots. One year after New England signed veteran Chris Long to a one-year, $2.375 million contract, Peppers could be a candidate to receive a similar offer. In exchange for his ...

Panthers Sign S Adams To Two-year Contract

... chase for a Super Bowl. "When you get older, you realize your time is running out. It's time to get that ring," Adams said. "I just want to win, want to turn over a new leaf and Carolina is the spot.". Adams was reminded numerous times about his age after being introduced to media in Charlotte. "You guys pay attention to that," he said. "So what I have to say to that is stop looking at my bio and watch the film. That's what I have to say to everybody. My body of work and what I've [done] speaks for itself. "If you see my film and watch my film, you wouldn't know how old I am.". Adams said the same thing when told the Panthers have reached an agreement with 37-year-old defensive end Julius Peppers. "Stop looking at Julius Peppers' bio, too," Adams said. "Don't look at his, because his body of work is phenomenal. He's ballin'. At the end of the day you can say age all you want. But if you look at the ...

Barwin Possible Peppers Replacement

... 50.5 career sacks. Last season, as a miscast defensive end in the Eagles’ 4-3 scheme, he had five sacks and, according to the official stats, 10 quarterback hits. Barwin played as a 3-4 outside linebacker for the Eagles from 2013 through 2015. In 2013, he had five sacks, 10 tackles for losses, nine quarterback hits, 10 passes defensed and one forced fumble. In 2014, Barwin had a career-high 14.5 sacks, 15 tackles for losses, five passes defensed, 21 quarterback hits and two forced fumbles. In 2015, Barwin contributed seven sacks, nine tackles for losses, seven passes defensed, 16 quarterback hits and one forced fumble. NOT A PACKER REPORT MEMBER?  GO HERE AND USE COUPON CODE FA 2017. Much like the man he could potentially replace, Barwin is tough, having started all 16 games for the past six seasons. Peppers, who turned 37 in January, had 7.5 sacks during the regular season and added one more in the playoffs. According to the team, he added a fifth-ranked 12 quarterback hits. In 15 seasons, he has 143.5 career sacks. He was a tremendous addition for the Packers as a street free agent in 2014, with 25 sacks in three seasons ...

Latest On Julius Peppers, Three Players Not Expected To Re-sign & More

... Not Expected To Re-Sign & More. By Brian Rauf March 8, 2017. Follow Chat Sports. The offseason has reached a crucial point for the Green Bay Packers. Free agency starts on Thursday, March 9 at 4:00 pm ET (the start of the new league year), but Green Bay is already taking advantage of the two-day free agency negotiating window that opened yesterday. During this time before free agency starts, teams may negotiate all aspects of the contract but can't finalize the deal. Here are the latest Packers  news & rumors you need to know. Latest on Julius Peppers. Star Green Bay outside linebacker Julius Peppers is a free agent, and the 37-year-old says he wants to continue his playing career. According to SB Nation's Evan Western, there is some mutual interest in Peppers returning to the Packers. While there is no certainty about Peppers’ free agent destination, his agent was complimentary of the Packers, saying that the player and team have “tremendous respect” for each other. In addition, he confirmed that “there has been communication” between the two sides, though he did not elaborate further. With the Packers, Peppers earned the full ...

Charles Johnson Wants Julius Peppers To Retire As A Panther

... coming back for a year and retiring as a Panther, what better career for him to have, retiring in his home?”. Johnson has spent his entire 10-year career with the Panthers and could play a role in persuading Peppers - who will be an unrestricted free agent this Thursday - to returning to Carolina. Peppers' agent said earlier this week the veteran defensive end plans to return for his 16 th season. Carolina and Peppers have been linked this offseason via speculation, though there haven't been many concrete reports on their exact interest in one another. Carolina has already re-signed three free agent defensive ends in Johnson, Mario Addison and Wes Horton, and it also has former second-round pick Kony Ealy on the roster. But Ron Rivera said last week at the NFL Combine the Panthers could carry five defensive ends on its roster into the season, meaning there would be room for Peppers. Peppers ranks first all-time in Panthers' history with 81 career sacks. Johnson is second with 67.5. Peppers spent ...

Panthers Bring Back Julius Peppers, Trade De Kony Ealy To Patriots

... 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) ED BETZ. FILE - 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. Louis Rams in St. Louis. After eight years, Peppers is returning home to play for the Carolina 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/Tom Gannam, File) Tom Gannam. FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2014, file photo, Green Bay Packers defensive end Julius Peppers hits Oakland Raiders running back Darren Mc Fadden during an NFL preseason football game in Green Bay, ...

How Julius Peppers Went 'poof' From The Panthers' Grasp In 2014

... even more money on the position with Peppers when there are other needs at-hand. (The NFL Combine is here. What's next for the Carolina Panthers? Make sure you're in the loop - take five seconds to sign up for our FREE Panthers newsletter now !). But if Johnson chooses to go elsewhere or wants too much money, the Panthers could turn to a reunion with Peppers, who they previously selected No. 2 in the in the 2002 draft and holds the franchise record for sacks. Despite his 37-year-old age, Peppers produced 25 sacks over his three-year run in Green Bay, proving he can still rush the passer, and there's been reports of mutual interest between both parties this offseason. With free agency just around the corner (March 9), Gettleman was asked on Wednesday in Indianapolis just how close the Panthers came to signing Peppers a year after Gettleman was hired in Charlotte. “I’ve never met Julius, I don’t know," Gettleman said, via the Charlotte Observer. "But it sounded like it had a reasonable shot. And then at the last minute, poof, he went to Green Bay.”. Peppers has 143.5 career sacks, which ranks fifth ...

Peppers Returning To Panthers For 16th Season

... seasons with the Panthers after being selected second overall in the 2002 draft. He was a five-time Pro Bowler in Carolina and helped the Panthers reach Super Bowl XXXVIII after the 2003 season. Peppers, 37, posted 81 of his 143.5 sacks while with the Panthers. He ranks fifth on the NFL's career list, behind Hall of Famers Bruce Smith, Reggie White, Kevin Greene and Chris Doleman. Defensive end Charles Johnson , who is second on the Panthers' all-time sack list with 67.5, said earlier in the week after re-signing with Carolina that he was "all-in" on helping recruit Peppers for a return. And linebacker Thomas Davis posted an Instagram photo of him and Peppers on Friday afternoon. A post shared by td 58 (@td 58) on. Mar 10, 2017 at 10:01 am PST. Peppers joined the Chicago Bears in 2010 and then the Green Bay Packers in 2014. He was named to three Pro Bowls for Chicago and one for Green Bay. The Packers signed Peppers to a three-year, $26 million contract in 2014 after he was released by the Bears. He picked the Packers in part because he believed it was his best chance to get an elusive Super Bowl ring. In three seasons, he helped Green ...

Why Green Bay Packers Must Let Go Of Julius Peppers In Free Agency

... been for the Packers, it's time for them to let him go. Peppers is an unrestricted free agent and he just turned 37. And while Peppers can still play at a high level, recording 7.5 sacks this past season, he's not the player he once was. The Packers have a need for more edge rushers and their best pass rusher, Nick Perry, is also a free agent. Perry, who recorded 11 sacks last year, could land a contract worth around $9 million per season. There's also the fact that Peppers could retire. He's been in the league since 2002 and each year he's been with the Packers, his snaps have diminished. In 2014, Peppers played in 808 snaps. His snap count took a significant dip in 2015, recording 698 snaps, which was 66.5 percent of the Packers defensive snaps. And this past season, the number continued to drop as Peppers posted 586 ...