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Julius Peppers announces retirement from NFL

One of the greatest pass-rushers in NFL history has decided to call it a career. Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers announced on Friday that he is retiring. The team shared an emotional tribute video to him on Twitter: Julius Peppers has …

Josh McCown

10 NFL players who should be considering retirement

Some say that the NFL stands for “Not For Long,” and the reasons for that are obvious. Football is a dangerous game played by some of the strongest and fastest athletes in the world. Most NFL careers are understandably short at an average …

Julius Peppers earns $750,000 bonus on big sack

Julius Peppers scored big on Sunday. The Carolina Panthers veteran recorded a sack against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers late in the third quarter for a huge loss of 13. Not only did the play help limit the Bucs to just three points on the possession, but …

Calais Campbell

20 NFL free agent signings who have paid off most this season

The 2017 NFL regular season is nearing the end with only three games remaining. With so many games having been played, evaluating previously signed free agents becomes a bit easier. And more often than not, the mid-season and post-season grades for …

Jared goff

Each NFL team’s most surprising player this season

The 2017 regular season has been packed full of surprises. From a team perspective, the Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants stand out for being so much better and so much worse than we expected, but it’s not just limited to those two …

Carson Wentz

Each NFL team’s MVP so far

There can only be one NFL MVP, but each team can claim their own most valuable player, no matter how good or bad the franchise’s season goes. Sometimes the team’s MVP is an elite defender, a star quarterback, or a remarkable playmaker, or …

Von Miller

Each NFL team’s best defensive player so far

Through the first six weeks of the NFL season, several popular names still lead the fray when it comes to defensive production. However, key injuries to superstars like J.J. Watt have created a void that has been filled by some surprising players, …

Tyler Lockett

Every NFL team’s key role player

Every NFL team has a series of superstars on both offense and defense who steal the limelight, but in order for a team to be successful, they need quality starters at every position and strong reserves/role players. Often, it’s those role …

Julius Peppers

Julius Peppers: Panthers have ‘best defense I ever played on’

Carolina Panthers defensive lineman Julius Peppers has 16 years of NFL experience, but he’s experiencing a first in 2017. After the Panthers leaned heavily on their defense to grind out a 9-3 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Peppers had …

Darrelle Revis Jets

10 NFL players who should be thinking about retirement

Football is a brutal sport, so it’s no surprise NFL careers are not exactly long-lasting. But in some cases, players are able to weather the repeated storms and carve out long, successful careers. It’s rare when you break it down by the …

Julius Peppers

Panthers reportedly looking to bring back Julius Peppers

Julius Peppers has decided to play in 2017 after contemplating retirement, and he could wind up wrapping up his NFL career in the same place it began. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Carolina Panthers are working toward bringing Peppers …

Roger Goodell

Julius Peppers, Clay Matthews, James Harrison cleared in NFL PED probe

The NFL’s investigation into PED accusations levied in an Al-Jazeera documentary continues to turn up nothing of note. Green Bay’s Julius Peppers and Clay Matthews and Pittsburgh’s James Harrison have all been cleared after they sat …

Clay Matthews

Report: NFL to interview players named in Al-Jazeera PED report at start of camp

The NFL is reportedly set to ramp up its investigation of the allegations levied against several players in the recent Al-Jazeera America PED report. According to Tom Pelissero of USA Today, the league said in an internal memo that it is set to …

Julius Peppers

Julius Peppers: Not sacking Aaron Rodgers changed my career

Julius Peppers believes that the outcome of one play last season led to him changing teams over the offseason. Peppers’ Chicago Bears were 8-7 entering a Week 17 contest against the 7-7-1 Green Bay Packers last season. The winner of that game …

Julius Peppers’ girlfriend appears to be Claudia Sampedro

Julius Peppers has had an exciting offseason. He was released by the Chicago Bears last month and quickly signed with the division rival Green Bay Packers. His new contract is reportedly worth $30 million, so he is still going to make plenty of …

Julius Peppers

Julius Peppers signs with Packers

Julius Peppers has agreed to a three-year contract with the Green Bay Packers. The deal, which was first reported by ESPN’s Josina Anderson, is reportedly worth a maximum of $30 million. Peppers will make $8.5 million next season. Peppers, who …

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