Julius Peppers undecided on returning for 2018 season

Posted Jan 8, 2018
The Carolina Panthers are finished. Does the same apply to Julius Peppers? The 37-year-old pass rusher hasn't decided on his playing future. Peppers plans to "take some time to reflect, spend time with his family and see where his heart takes him," NFL Network's Tiffany Blackmon tweeted Sunday, after Carolina was eliminated in a 31-26 wild-card loss to the Saints. (NFL.com)

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