Watch the moment Julius Peppers learns he’s a Pro Football Hall of Famer
Not every Pro Football Hall of Famer is a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer. But that shouldn’t have been much of a worry for Julius Peppers, who made a career out of being different.
And now, that career is Canton-bound, as the Carolina Panthers great was named as part of the 2024 class last Thursday night. Before that, however, Pep had to get the news himself—which came courtesy of a knock from a fellow legendary pass rusher . . .
"Remember you're first ballot. Not everybody is first ballot."
Bruce Smith surprised Pep with a knock on the door. pic.twitter.com/kBziXdMOUT
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) February 12, 2024
Considering he probably knows a thing or two about taking down quarterbacks and taking up space in the Hall of Fame, Smith was a pretty appropriate choice to welcome in Peppers. The two-time Defensive Player of the Year, eight-time first-team All-Pro and 11-time Pro Bowler finished his illustrious 19-year career with 200.0 sacks—the most in NFL history.
Not too far behind sits Peppers, who wrapped up his run with 159.5 sacks—the fourth-most of all-time.
NFL Draft
NEW YORK - APRIL 20: Julius Peppers of North Carolina is picked 2nd in the NFL…
NEW YORK - APRIL 20: Julius Peppers of North Carolina is picked 2nd in the NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers at the Theatre in Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York on April 20, 2002.. Digital Image. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
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PANTHERS DRAFT PEPPERS
Carolina Panthers coach John Fox, left, helps draft choice Julius Peppers of North Carolina hold up…
Carolina Panthers coach John Fox, left, helps draft choice Julius Peppers of North Carolina hold up a jersey during a news conference in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, April 20, 2002, after Peppers was chosen by the Panthers with the second pick of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
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Redskins v Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC - AUGUST 10: Defensive end Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers stands on…
CHARLOTTE, NC - AUGUST 10: Defensive end Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers stands on the field before the NFL preseason game against the Washington Redskins on August 10, 2002 at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Redskins won 37-30. (Photo by Craig Jones/Getty Images)
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Ravens v Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 8: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers looks on the field…
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 8: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers looks on the field during the game against the Baltimore Ravens on September 8, 2002 at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the Ravens 10-7. (Photo by Craig Jones/Getty Images)
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Lions v Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPT 15: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers dives and sacks Mike…
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPT 15: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers dives and sacks Mike McMahon #8 of the Detroit Lions on September 15, 2002 at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the Lions 31-7. (Photo by Craig Jones/Getty Images)
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Cardinals v Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 6: Defensive end Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers crouches in…
CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 6: Defensive end Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers crouches in a three point stance during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals on October 6, 2002 at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Cardinals won 16-13. (Photo by Craig Jones/Getty Images)
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Peppers sacks Couch
CLEVELAND - DECEMBER 1: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers sacks quarterback Tim Couch #2…
CLEVELAND - DECEMBER 1: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers sacks quarterback Tim Couch #2 of the Cleveland Browns on December 1, 2002 at Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. Carolina won the game 13-6. (Photo by Tom Pidgeon/Getty Images)
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Philadelphia Eagles v Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 30: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers stands during player introductions…
CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 30: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers stands during player introductions at the Carolina Panthers versus Philadelphia Eagles game at Ericsson Stadium November 30, 2003 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo By Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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Julius Peppers sacks Woodrow Dantzler
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 28: Woodrow Dantzler #30 of the Atlanta Falcons gets sacked by Julius…
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 28: Woodrow Dantzler #30 of the Atlanta Falcons gets sacked by Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers on September 28, 2003 at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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Cowboys v Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 3: Defensive end Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after…
CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 3: Defensive end Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after their victory over the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Wildcard playoff game on January 3, 2004 at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers won 29-10. (Photo By Craig Jones/Getty Images)
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NFC Divisional Playoffs: Panthers v Rams
ST. LOUIS - JANUARY10: Defensive end Julius Pepers #90 and running back DeShaun Foster #20 of…
ST. LOUIS - JANUARY10: Defensive end Julius Pepers #90 and running back DeShaun Foster #20 of the Carolina Panthers celebrate during the game against the St. Louis Rams in the NFC Divisional Playoffs on January 10, 2004 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. The Panthers defeated the Rams 29-23 to advance to the NFC Championship Game. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)
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NFC Championship: Panthers v Eagles
PHILADELPHIA - JANUARY 18: Defensive end Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates on the…
PHILADELPHIA - JANUARY 18: Defensive end Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates on the field after the game against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship game on January 18, 2004 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Panthers defeated the Eagles 14-3, advancing them to Super Bowl XXXVIII. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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Panthers Media Day
HOUSTON - JANUARY 27: Defensive end Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers answers questions during…
HOUSTON - JANUARY 27: Defensive end Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers answers questions during media day on January 27, 2003 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. The New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers will play in Super Bowl XXXVIII on February 1, 2004 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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SUPER BOWL XXXVIII
Feb 1, 2004; Houston, TX, USA; FILE PHOTO; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws…
Feb 1, 2004; Houston, TX, USA; FILE PHOTO; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass as he is pressured by Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) during Super Bowl XXXVIII at Reliant Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Panthers 32-29. Mandatory Credit: MPS-USA TODAY Sports
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SUPER BOWL XXXVIII
Feb 1, 2004; Houston, TX, USA; FILE PHOTO; New England Patriots running back Antowain Smith (32)…
Feb 1, 2004; Houston, TX, USA; FILE PHOTO; New England Patriots running back Antowain Smith (32) is stopped by Carolina Panthers defensive back Terry Cousins (21) and Julius Peppers (90) during Super Bowl XXXVIII at Reliant Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Panthers 32-29. Mandatory Credit: MPS-USA TODAY Sports
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Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers - December 26, 2004
Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers grabs a loose ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Dec.…
Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers grabs a loose ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Dec. 26, 2004 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. The Panthers defeated the Bucs 37 to 20. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 28: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after running an…
CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 28: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after running an interception back for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on November 28, 2004 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Craig Jones/Getty Images)
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Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers - December 26, 2004
Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers sets for play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Dec. 26,…
Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers sets for play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Dec. 26, 2004 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. The Panthers defeated the Bucs 37 to 20. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
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2005 NFL Pro Bowl - AFC vs NFC - February 13, 2005
Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers competes in the 2005 Pro Bowl game at Aloha Stadium,…
Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers competes in the 2005 Pro Bowl game at Aloha Stadium, Honolulu February 13, 2005. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
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Carolina Panthers Training Camp
SPARTANBURG, SC - JULY 30: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers signs autographs during training…
SPARTANBURG, SC - JULY 30: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers signs autographs during training camp on July 30, 2005, at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. (Photo By Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
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Pittsburgh Steelers v Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 1: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers smiles on the bench…
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 1: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers smiles on the bench as he sits out the preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 1, 2005 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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New Orleans Saints v Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 11: Defensive end Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers points during…
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 11: Defensive end Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers points during a game against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on September 11, 2005 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Saints defeated the Panthers 23-20. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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New Orleans Saints v Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 11: Tight end Lamont Hall #89 of the New Orleans Saints and…
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 11: Tight end Lamont Hall #89 of the New Orleans Saints and Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers exchange greetings after the game at Bank of America Stadium on September 11, 2005 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Saints defeated the Panthers 23-20. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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Green Bay Packers v Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 03: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers is introduced on Monday…
CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 03: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers is introduced on Monday Night Football in a game against the Green Bay Packers October 3, 2005 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo By Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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Minnesota Vikings v Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 30: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers is all smiles after…
CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 30: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers is all smiles after their 38-13 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on October 30, 2005 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Craig Jones/Getty Images)
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Wild Card Game: Carolina Panthers v New York Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JANUARY 08: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants gets…
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JANUARY 08: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants gets sacked by Julius Peppers #90 in the fourth quarter of the NFC Wild Card Playoff Game against the Carolina Panthers at Giants Stadium on January 8, 2006 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Panthers won the game 23-0. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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NFC Divisional Playoffs: Carolina Panthers v Chicago Bears
CHICAGO - JANUARY 15: Quarterback Rex Grossman #8 of the Chicago Bears takes a shot from…
CHICAGO - JANUARY 15: Quarterback Rex Grossman #8 of the Chicago Bears takes a shot from Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers after throwing a pass in the NFC Divisional playoff game at Soldier Field on January 15, 2006 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty images)
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NFC Divisional Playoffs: Carolina Panthers v Chicago Bears
CHICAGO - JANUARY 15: Running back Thomas Jones #20 of the Chicago Bears leaps for a…
CHICAGO - JANUARY 15: Running back Thomas Jones #20 of the Chicago Bears leaps for a touchdown that was later recalled after review, over the defense of Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter of the NFC Divisional playoff game at Soldier Field on January 15, 2006 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty images)
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2005 NFC Divisional Playoff Game - Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears - January 15, 2006
Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers celebrates a takeaway during an NFC divisional playoff game against…
Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers celebrates a takeaway during an NFC divisional playoff game against the Chicago Bears January 15, 2006 at Soldier Field, Chicago. The play was called back and the Panthers defeated the Bears 29 - 21. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
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2006 NFL Pro Bowl - AFC/NFC Practice - February 7, 2006
Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers at an NFC team practice February 7 for the 2006…
Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers at an NFC team practice February 7 for the 2006 Pro Bowl in Honolulu. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
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NFL: Buffalo Bills at Carolina Panthers.
Aug 12, 2006, Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end (90) Julius Peppers is congratulated by…
Aug 12, 2006, Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end (90) Julius Peppers is congratulated by defensive tackle (92) Damione Lewis after sacking Buffalo Bills quarterback (10) Kelly Holcomb (not pictured) in the Panthers 14-13 victory against the Bills at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports Copyright © 2006 Bob Donnan
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers
Sept.10, 2006, Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end (90) Julius Peppers enters the field at…
Sept.10, 2006, Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end (90) Julius Peppers enters the field at Bank of America Stadium before the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports Copyright © 2006 Bob Donnan
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NFL: New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers
Oct. 1, 2006, Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end (90) Julius Peppers pressures New Orleans…
Oct. 1, 2006, Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end (90) Julius Peppers pressures New Orleans Saints quarterback (9) Drew Brees in the Panthers 21-18 victory against the Saints at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports Copyright © 2006 Bob Donnan
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NFL: Carolina Panthers at Cincinnati Bengals
Oct 22, 2006; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end (90) Julius Peppers tackles against Cincinnati…
Oct 22, 2006; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end (90) Julius Peppers tackles against Cincinnati Bengals running back (32) Rudi Johnson at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals beat the Panthers 17-14. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports © copyright Matthew Emmons
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 13: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after recovering a…
CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 13: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after recovering a fumble during their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 13, 2006 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the Bucs 24-10. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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Carolina Panthers v Washington Redskins
LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 26: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers moves on the field…
LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 26: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers moves on the field during the game against the Washington Redskins on November 26, 2006 at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
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NFL: Carolina Panthers at Philadelphia Eagles
Dec 04, 2006; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback (7) Jeff Garcia escapes the tackle of…
Dec 04, 2006; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback (7) Jeff Garcia escapes the tackle of Carolina Panthers defensive end (90) Julius Peppers during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. The Eagles defeated the Panthers 27-24. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports Copyright © 2006 Howard Smith
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2007 NFL Pro Bowl - AFC vs NFC - February 10, 2007
Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers during the 2007 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu,…
Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers during the 2007 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii on February 10, 2007. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
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NFL: San Francisco at Carolina Panthers
Dec 2, 2007, Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) and head coach…
Dec 2, 2007, Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) and head coach John Fox react on the sidelines in the first half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Indianapolis Colts v Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC - AUGUST 09: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers motions on the field…
CHARLOTTE, NC - AUGUST 09: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers motions on the field during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Bank of America Stadium on August, 9, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Chicago Bears v Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 14: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers goes onto the field…
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 14: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers goes onto the field against the Chicago Bears during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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Indianapolis Colts v Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 28: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after a defensive…
CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 28: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after a defensive stop against the Indianapolis Colts during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 28, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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NFL: Pro Bowl
Feb 8, 2009; Honolulu, HI, USA; AFC quarterback Jay Cutler (left) of the Denver Broncos is…
Feb 8, 2009; Honolulu, HI, USA; AFC quarterback Jay Cutler (left) of the Denver Broncos is hit after throwing a pass by NFC defensive end Julius Peppers (right) of the Carolina Panthers during the 2009 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium. The NFC beat the AFC 30-21. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Carolina Panthers at Dallas Cowboys
Sep 28, 2009; Arlington, TX, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) during pregame warmups…
Sep 28, 2009; Arlington, TX, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) during pregame warmups against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Carolina Panthers at Arizona Cardinals
Nov. 1, 2009; Glendale, AZ, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) sacks Arizona Cardinals…
Nov. 1, 2009; Glendale, AZ, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner (13) in the first quarter at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Minnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers
Dec, 20, 2009; Charotte, NC, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Farve (4) is sacked by Carolina…
Dec, 20, 2009; Charotte, NC, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Farve (4) is sacked by Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Vikings 26-7. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Minnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers
Dec, 20, 2009; Charotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) reacts after sacking…
Dec, 20, 2009; Charotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) reacts after sacking Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Farve (not pictured) at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Vikings 26-7. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Minnesota Vikings v Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 20: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers against the Minnesota Vikings…
CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 20: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers against the Minnesota Vikings at Bank of America Stadium on December 20, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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NFL: New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers
Jan, 3, 2010; Charotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) reacts on the…
Jan, 3, 2010; Charotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) reacts on the sidlines with defensive line coach Brian Baker after he intercepted a pass in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the New Orleans Saints 23-10. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers
Oct, 10, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bears defensive end Julius Peppers (90) before the game…
Oct, 10, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bears defensive end Julius Peppers (90) before the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers
Oct 10, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bears defensive end Julius Peppers (90) greets former Carolina…
Oct 10, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bears defensive end Julius Peppers (90) greets former Carolina Panthers player Mike Rucker prior to the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
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Chicago Bears v Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 10: Defensive end Julius Peppers #90 of the Chicago Bears throws his…
CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 10: Defensive end Julius Peppers #90 of the Chicago Bears throws his gloves into the stands as he leaves the field after the Bears game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images)
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NFL: Carolina Panthers at Chicago Bears
Oct 2, 2011; Chicago, IL, USA; Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) is tackled by…
Oct 2, 2011; Chicago, IL, USA; Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) is tackled by Chicago Bears defensive end Julius Peppers (90) during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
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Green Bay Packers v Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 08: Julius Peppers #56 of the Green Bay Packers warms up before…
CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 08: Julius Peppers #56 of the Green Bay Packers warms up before their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 8, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
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NFL: Green Bay Packers at Carolina Panthers
Nov 8, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Julius Peppers (56) stretches prior…
Nov 8, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Julius Peppers (56) stretches prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
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Green Bay Packers v Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 08: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers talks to Julius Peppers…
CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 08: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers talks to Julius Peppers #56 of the Green Bay Packers in the 1st half during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 8, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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Green Bay Packers v Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 08: Julius Peppers #56 of the Green Bay Packers talks to Cam…
CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 08: Julius Peppers #56 of the Green Bay Packers talks to Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers after their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 8, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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NFL: Carolina Panthers-Training Camp
Jul 27, 2017; Spartanburg, SC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) signs autographs after…
Jul 27, 2017; Spartanburg, SC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) signs autographs after practice during Panthers Training Camp at Wofford College. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
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Pittsburgh Steelers v Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC - AUGUST 31: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers watches on against the…
CHARLOTTE, NC - AUGUST 31: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers watches on against the Pittsburgh Steelers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on August 31, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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Carolina Panthers v San Francisco 49ers
SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers tackled Brian Hoyer…
SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers tackled Brian Hoyer #2 of the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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NFL: Buffalo Bills at Carolina Panthers
Sep 17, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) walks onto the…
Sep 17, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) walks onto the field during player introductions prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Buffalo Bills at Carolina Panthers
Sep 17, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) and defensive end…
Sep 17, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) and defensive end Mario Addison (97) celebrate a sack in the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers
Sep 24, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) walks to the…
Sep 24, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) walks to the field after the National Anthem prior to the game against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Philadelphia Eagles at Carolina Panthers
Oct 12, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Halapoulivaati Vaitai (72) blocks Carolina Panthers…
Oct 12, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Halapoulivaati Vaitai (72) blocks Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) during the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Oct 29, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) pressures Tampa Bay…
Oct 29, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) pressures Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Oct 29, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) during the second…
Oct 29, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Oct 29, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) points against the…
Oct 29, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) points against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 05: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers warms up before their…
CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 05: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers warms up before their game against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on November 5, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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NFL: Green Bay Packers at Carolina Panthers
Dec 17, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) gets ready to…
Dec 17, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) gets ready to hit the Keep Pounding drum before the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Green Bay Packers at Carolina Panthers
Dec 17, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) with cornerbacks James…
Dec 17, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) with cornerbacks James Bradberry (24) and Daryl Worley (26) before the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Green Bay Packers at Carolina Panthers
Dec 17, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) stands on the…
Dec 17, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) stands on the field in the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Green Bay Packers at Carolina Panthers
Dec 17, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) sacks Green Bay…
Dec 17, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers
Dec 24, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) on the field…
Dec 24, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) on the field in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 24: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after a play…
CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 24: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after a play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 24: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after a play…
CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 24: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after a play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 24: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after a play…
CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 24: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after a play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
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New England Patriots v Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC - AUGUST 24: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers warms up for their…
CHARLOTTE, NC - AUGUST 24: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers warms up for their game against the New England Patriots at Bank of America Stadium on August 24, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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NFL: Miami Dolphins at Carolina Panthers
Aug 17, 2018; Charlotte, NC, USA;Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) during the first quarter…
Aug 17, 2018; Charlotte, NC, USA;Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) during the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium against the Miami Dolphins. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Carolina Panthers
Sep 9, 2018; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) lines up during…
Sep 9, 2018; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) lines up during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
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Dallas Cowboys v Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 09: Julius Peppers #90 celebrates with teammate Luke Kuechly #59 of the…
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 09: Julius Peppers #90 celebrates with teammate Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers against the Dallas Cowboys in the second half during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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NFL: Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons
Sep 16, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) tackles Atlanta Falcons…
Sep 16, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) tackles Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Carolina Panthers at Washington Redskins
Oct 14, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) fumbles the ball as…
Oct 14, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) fumbles the ball as Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) tackles during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
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Carolina Panthers v Washington Redskins
LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 14: Running Back Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins is tackled…
LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 14: Running Back Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins is tackled by defensive end Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter at FedExField on October 14, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)
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NFL: Baltimore Ravens at Carolina Panthers
Oct 28, 2018; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) lines up during…
Oct 28, 2018; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) lines up during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers
Nov 4, 2018; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) on the sidelines…
Nov 4, 2018; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) on the sidelines in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers
Dec 17, 2018; Charlotte, NC, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) looks to pass…
Dec 17, 2018; Charlotte, NC, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) looks to pass as Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) pressures in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers
Dec 17, 2018; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) on the bench…
Dec 17, 2018; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) on the bench in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 23: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers takes the field…
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 23: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers takes the field against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
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NFL: Los Angeles Rams at Carolina Panthers
Sep 8, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers former defensive end Julius Peppers poses for a…
Sep 8, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers former defensive end Julius Peppers poses for a photo with his sons Elijah (left) and Amare (right) prior to a game between the Carolina Panthers and the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Houston Texans at Carolina Panthers
Oct 29, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Former Carolina Panthers great Julius Peppers is honored on…
Oct 29, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Former Carolina Panthers great Julius Peppers is honored on the field before the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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