CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Center Ryan Kalil, retired. Defensive end Julius Peppers, retired. Linebacker Thomas Davis, not re-signed.
The Carolina Panthers must replace three of their six captains in 2019. It marks the biggest turnover in leadership since the 2013 season when Kalil, linebacker Luke Kuechly and quarterback Cam Newton had a "C" placed on their jerseys for the first time.
Over the past five seasons, at least five of the six captains have remained in place -- with an asterisk beside 2018.
One could argue Davis and Kalil have been the most outspoken leaders in the locker room the past six seasons.