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Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly announced his retirement after eight stellar seasons Tuesday.
Carolina Panthers @Panthers“In my heart, I know it’s the right thing to do.” https://t.co/mSDyJ0iEMw
Kuechly, 28, was the team's defensive superstar for much of the decade after Carolina took him ninth overall out of Boston College in the 2012 NFL draft.
The middle linebacker finishes his career after enjoying much team success, which included four postseason appearances, three NFC South titles and a Super Bowl 50 berth following a 15-1 regular season in 2015.