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Franchise tag strategy works well for Panthers
The Panthers finally have Julius Peppers' signature on a contract. With dwindling options, his side has begun making conciliatory noises about a long-term deal.
Long-term deal could be next for Peppers
Long-term deal could be next for Peppers
blogs.charlotte.com — Recent face-to-face meetings with Carolina Panthers officials not only led defensive end Julius Peppers to decide to... sign his contract tender to play for the team this season, but also resulted in him becoming open to their long-stated desire to... (more) Long-term deal could be next for Peppers
UPDATED: Peppers signs offer sheet, to play for Panthers
blogs.charlotte.com — The Panthers announced this afternoon that defensive end Julius Peppers has signed his offer sheet and will... play for the team this season. A conference call has been scheduled for this afternoon. Peppers' agent, Carl Carey, told the Observer that... (more) UPDATED: Peppers signs offer sheet, to play for Panthers
Peppers most likely staying with Panthers after signing franchise tender
Peppers most likely staying with Panthers after signing franchise tender
nfl.com — CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Julius Peppers ' stalemate with the Carolina Panthers is over, leaving the defensive end... rich and the NFC South champions free from worrying about a holdout. Peppers signed his one-year, $16.7 million franchise tender Wednesday, ... (more) Peppers most likely staying with Panthers after signing ...
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ProFootballTalk.com — ... , which could hamper his chances of making the roster. Darin Gantt of the Rock Hill Herald writes that if the Panthers hadn’t been able to sign T Jordan Gross to a long-term extension, DE Julius Peppers would be on a different team right now. Saints QB Drew Brees has gained ...

Without Gross Extension, Peppers Would Have Hit the Market
Cat Scratch ReaderWithout Gross Extension, Peppers Would Have Hit the Market Apparently, Jordan Gross was told in negotiating his long-term deal that if an agreement had not been reached, he would have received the franchise tag for a second consecutive year. The reasons included ...

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