Julius Peppers, the defensive end who had the franchise tag placed on him last season to the tune of almost $17 million, will probably not be returning to the Panthers in 2010, according to his agent.
His agent, Carl Carey, has not heard from the team since the end of the season, and said that he believes the Panthers have "moved on."
"I initiated communication with the organization shortly after the season ended," Peppers' agent, Carl Carey, told the Observer. "They informed me they would make contact the following week and they never did.
"To date, we still have not heard from them. They are definitely giving Julius the silent treatment, but sometimes silence actually tells you more than words do. We can only conclude that they have moved on."
Losing Peppers would mean giving him up for nothing in return -- and his yearly average of 10 sacks -- but the Panthers would avoid having to pay him $20 million by franchising him again in 2010.
This time around, there has been no communication between the two sides, which is a departure from last year. And unlike like last season, Peppers is not being picky about where he ends up.
"Anywhere is a potential landing spot," he said after the final NFC practice yesterday for tonight's Pro Bowl. "I'm not going to say I want to play for any team or I prefer to play anywhere, because I really haven't thought about it.
"I haven't thought about playing for x, y or z."
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I hope God Calls Him AND TELLS HIM TO LAND IN GREEN BAY!
Peppers may not be Reggie White… But… I would love to see if he can play the OLB in the 3 – 4!!!!! I think he’d be devastating opposite Matthews!!!! :) I just don’t think TT will pull the trigger… I think he’ll want too much JACK… and even with an uncapped year… I don’t think TT will go that route… He’s a draft guy… It’s worked so far… SORT OF!! ;)
GO PACK!!!!!!!
by Bird Dog Uni on Feb 2, 2010 9:04 AM EST reply actions
I was thinking just the opposite
He fits perfectly for the Bears, especially with the unfortunate passing of Gaines Adams
by JoCro on Feb 2, 2010 3:06 PM EST up reply actions
So who is willing to part with a 1st round pick
and then pay him the monster salary he will require?
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by Jaxon on Feb 2, 2010 4:52 PM EST reply actions
Peppers is a FREE Agent! Teams dont have to give up a number 1 pick. Just....
alot of CASH$$$$$$$$$$$
by Nando21 on Feb 5, 2010 6:21 PM EST up reply actions
Why is his agent saying they are giving him the silent treatment?
Maybe the Carolina organization has other things to worry about like bad quarterback play or finishing 8-8. Averaging 10 sacks is good but shouldn’t be one of Carolina’s priorities until the season is officially over
by joe123g on Feb 7, 2010 9:21 AM EST reply actions
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