Below is a portion of the transcript of Ron Rivera’s statements to the media at the NFL Scouting Combine today, as transcribed by Joe Person and Jourdan Rodrigue of the Charlotte Observer (who share their thoughts here).
[Has] Julius Peppers made a decision?
No. Julius had the surgery, he’s been rehabbing. I know that Marty is going to reach out and have that conversation with Julius eventually. It’s going to be sooner, rather than later.
Is it as simple as if he wants to come back, he can?