Julius Peppers named NFC Defensive Player of the Week

Posted Oct 4, 2017
Julius Peppers was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week after helping the Panthers win a 33-30 thriller at New England to push Carolina's record to 3-1. The 37-year-old Peppers finished the game with two sacks, three quarterback hurries and four tackles. This season, Peppers has recorded a team-high 4.5 sacks, ranking third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL overall. (Carolina Panthers)

Related: Football, Tar Heels in the NFL

Tennessee Titans Announce Free-Agent Signing Of Former UNC DL Des Evans
The Tennessee Titans have signed 16 undrafted NFL free agents. The players will take part in rookie minicamp beginning Friday. Desmond Evans (6-6, 252) appeared...
Fri May 9, 2025

UNC Football Releases Statement On Girlfriend Of Bill Belichick, Jordon Hudson
The UNC Athletics department said Friday that a report that Jordon Hudson, girlfriend of UNC football coach Bill Belichick, is banned from the school’s football...
Fri May 9, 2025

Video: Omarion Hampton's First 24 Hours In The NFL
Go behind the scenes with Chargers first-round pick Omarion Hampton during his first 24 hours after being selected 22nd in the 2025 NFL Draft. Get...
Fri May 9, 2025

Video: IC Football Recruiting Podcast - Scouting UNC's Offensive Line Transfer Portal Additions
Bill Belichick and the UNC Football coaching staff have addressed critical needs in the spring transfer portal window and adhered to their "build from the...
Wed May 7, 2025