Peppers Signs
Charlotte, NC – Julius Peppers’ long stalemate with the Carolina Panthers is over.
The four-time Pro Bowl defensive end signed his one-year, $16.7 million tender under the franchise tag Wednesday, ending the chances that Peppers could hold out at the start of training camp.
Peppers said at the end of last season that he wanted to play elsewhere and pleaded with Carolina to allow him to become a free agent. The Panthers still placed the franchise tag on him, limiting his movement.
Peppers refused to attend offseason minicamps and optional workouts, and there were concerns he wouldn’t show up for training camp. But by signing the deal, the Panthers are likely assured of his attendance when players report Aug. 2.
Posted: 6/24/09 11:15PM ET