CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Defensive end Julius Peppers arrives at the practice fields on the back of a golf cart, usually with fellow Carolina Panthers end Mario Addison and nickel back Captain Munnerlyn. He participates in game installation -- basically a walk-through -- stretching and a few individual drills.
Then it’s back to the golf cart for a two-minute ride to the stadium while his teammates practice for another hour and a half.
When the injury report is given later in the day, it lists Peppers as “did not participate" with the word “rest” by his name.