Panthers DE Julius Peppers explains decision to stay off field for national anthem
Posted Sep 24, 2017
Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers didn’t report to the field until after the national anthem Sunday, a move he said was in response to comments by President Donald Trump. Peppers said his protest didn’t hurt anyone, and that he did it in response to the President saying NFL players who protest during the anthem should be “fired” by their team.
(Charlotte Observer)
Related: Football, Tar Heels in the NFL
Bill Belichick’s offensive coordinator search focusing on Chip Kelly, Bobby PetrinoUNC Football coach Bill Belichick is focusing on two other former NFL head coaches to replace fired UNC offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens. Chip Kelly, who...
Sat Dec 20, 2025A look at UNC Football’s candidates for offensive coordinator
Mega Buzz: Chip Kelly: Belichick and Kelly are reported to be good friends. Chip runs an offense emphasizing the run game, which Belichick prefers. Lot...
Thu Dec 18, 2025
LB Amari Gainer Signed to New England Patriots' Practice Squad
The New England Patriots have signed linebacker Amari Gainer to the practice squad. Gainer originally was signed by Las Vegas as a rookie free agent...
Thu Dec 18, 2025
Video: IC Podcast - Retention, Culture Building a Big Task for UNC Football
UNC Football's roster reconstruction is in full swing ahead of the transfer portal opening Jan. 2nd. Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss the...
Thu Dec 18, 2025