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Greatest free agent signings in Packers history: No. 5

This is part one of a five-part retrospective by Michael Seney and I, as we look back on the greatest free agent signings in Green Bay Packers history.

At No. 5 is Julius Peppers.

5. Julius Peppers, Defensive end

Before Green Bay

Peppers entered the league in 2002, when he was drafted with the second overall pick by the Panthers. He lived up to all the pre-draft hype in his rookie year with 12 sacks.

The following season, Peppers and his team made it to the Super Bowl.