The Carolina Panthers made Julius Peppers the second overall pick in the 2002 NFL draft, and he became one of the franchise’s best players over the following eight seasons.
After leaving and playing for two other franchises, it appears that Peppers is bringing his career full circle. Here’s what Peppers’ agent, North Carolina-based Carl Carey, tweeted out Friday:
It had been rumored for weeks that Peppers, 37, could return to the Panthers, a team that needed some pass-rush help, and now it appears that’s happening. He has collected at least seven sacks (7.5 in 2016) for the past nine seasons and 143.