Panthers DE Julius Peppers shows up Sundays even if he doesn't during week

Posted Sep 8, 2017
All the Panthers care about is that Julius Peppers shows up for game day like he a always has in collecting 143.5 sacks -- fifth most in NFL history -- since the Panthers made him the No. 2 pick in 2002. Peppers wasn’t signed be a media spokesman. The Panthers brought him in because at an age when most NFL players are retired, Peppers continues to play at a high level. (ESPN.com)

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