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Panthers hire retired DE Julius Peppers as special assistant

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Rachel Wold | Last updated 5/8/19

The 2018 NFL season marked the final one for legendary Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers, who recently retired. That doesn’t mean Peppers and the Panthers are done. According to a report, Peppers has been hired by the Panthers as a special assistant in charge of business operations.

Panthers hire retired defensive end Julius Peppers for a business-side job https://t.co/CdhNsQWVud
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) May 8, 2019

This future Hall of Famer was selected second overall by the Panthers in 2002. Over his 10 illustrious seasons with the Panthers, Peppers was responsible for 97 sacks and 436 combined tackles.

He was also admired for his veteran presence in the locker room and served as a team mentor.

Congratulations are in order for Peppers as he ventures to the business side of things in Carolina.

This article first appeared on Sportsnaut and was syndicated with permission.

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