The long stalemate of Julius Peppers with the Panthers is over.

Julius Peppers is the 4-time Pro Bowl defensive end and he signed his 1-year with the Panthers for $16.7 million. The tender ended on Wednesday. Earlier, five months after the tender, he said he wanted to play elsewhere next season. He pleaded with Carolina Panthers to allow him to become a free agent.

Limiting the movement of Peppers, Carolina Panthers still placed the franchise tag on him.

The news also comes that Julius Peppers refused to attend offseason minicamps and also the optional workouts. He may even not show up for training camp.

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