The Carolina Panthers have signed All-Pro left tackle Jordan Gross to a six-year deal, paving the way for the team to place the franchise tag on defensive end Julius Peppers.
The Carolina Panthers placed the franchise tag on Julius Peppers Thursday, setting up a potential nasty showdown with their four-time Pro Bowl defensive end who wants to play elsewhere next season.
Julius Peppers still wants out of Carolina, but he'll only agree to be traded to four teams, further complicating the Panthers' efforts to get compensation for the four-time Pro Bowl defensive end.
Julius Peppers still wants out of Carolina, but he'll only agree to be traded to four teams, further complicating the Panthers' efforts to get compensation for the four-time Pro Bowl defensive end.
As the Carolina Panthers negotiate a lucrative contract with impending free agent Jordan Gross, they're making cuts elsewhere in the organization because of the economic downturn.