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Archived News (03-2009)
Panthers | Peppers cost keeps team on sidelines
The Associated Press reports the Carolina Panthers have been forced on the sidelines during the free-agent market because of the $16.7 million hit against their salary cap stemming from the franchise tag being put on DE Julius Peppers. The Panthers have less money to spend than any other NFL team.
John Fox Shrugs At Cap Relief From Peppers Trade
Some league observers believe that the Carolina Panthers are motivated to trade franchised defensive end Julius Peppers because they need to clear his $16.683 million cap number off the books.On Wednesday, coach John Fox said that the decision on Peppers won’t be driven by dollars and cents.“I don’t know what [cap] number he was last [...]
Panthers coach John Fox called the rumored trade that would
News: Panthers coach John Fox called the rumored trade that would have sent Peppers to New England for a second-round pick "almost laughable," the Boston Globe reports. [...]
Panthers coach John Fox doesn't anticipate any turmoil if franchise
Panthers coach John Fox doesn't anticipate any turmoil if franchise player Julius Peppers ends up playing in Carolina this year. "He never has (caused problems)," Fox said. [...]
Panthers coach John Fox doesn't anticipate any turmoil if franchise
Panthers coach John Fox doesn't anticipate any turmoil if franchise player Julius Peppers ends up playing in Carolina this year. "He never has (caused problems)," Fox said. [...]
The agent for Julius Peppers says nothing has changed in trade
The agent for Julius Peppers says nothing has changed in trade discussions since an NFL.com report last week that Peppers was near to becoming a Patriot. [...]
The agent for Julius Peppers says nothing has changed in trade
The agent for Julius Peppers says nothing has changed in trade discussions since an NFL.com report last week that Peppers was near to becoming a Patriot. [...]
Wilfork Not Listening To Peppers Talk
One of the major impediments to the pursuit of Julius Peppers by the New England Patriots is the fact that the market-value deal likely necessary to land the Panthers defensive end/wannabe 3-4 outside linebacker would make it more difficult for the team to re-sign defensive end Richard Seymour and defensive tackle Vince Wilfork, both of [...]
Patriots | Peppers' agent says team has not contacted
Updating an ongoing story, Karen Guregian, of the Boston Herald, reports Carl Carey, agent for Carolina Panthers DE Julius Peppers, said the New England Patriots are not among the teams that have contacted him about Peppers.
A source with knowledge of Julius Peppers' contract wishes confirmed
A source with knowledge of Julius Peppers' contract wishes confirmed to Yahoo Sports that Carolina's franchise player is seeking a deal in the Albert Haynesworth range. [...]
Panthers, Peppers still looking like a match for next season
Julius Peppers Although a recent report suggested the Panthers were discussing a trade of DE Julius Peppers to the Patriots for the 34th overall pick ...
Peppers’ Agent Says He’s Had No Contact With Pats
The “Peppers-to-the-Patriots” story has now been officially debunked.Perhaps.On Thursday, New England coach Bill Belichick said that he has not had discussions with the Panthers regarding a possible trade.Also on Thursday, agent Carl Carey said that he has not had discussions with the Patriots regarding his client, defensive end Julius Peppers, according to Karen Guregian of [...]
Patriots | Belichick denies trade talks with Carolina
Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick denied there has been trade discussions with the Carolina Panthers about franchise-tagged DE Julius Peppers. In a radio interview with WEEI in Boston, Belichick said no trade talks had taken place, re-emphasizing what Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said earlier in the week about that notion being against league rules.
Belichick: Pats Haven’t Talked To Panthers About Peppers
In a Thursday interview with WEEI radio in Boston, Patriots coach Bill Belichick said that talks have not occurred with the Panthers regarding defensive end Julius Peppers, Carolina’s franchise player.“There’s no trade talks going on with Carolina,” Belichick said, as transcribed by Gregg Rosenthal of NBCSports.com. “They don’t have a signed contract. They can’t talk [...]
Julius Peppers' agent, Carl Carey, says he has had no contact
Julius Peppers' agent, Carl Carey, says he has had no contact with any members of the Patriots organization. Carey indicated that he's had discussions with other teams, but the Patriots haven't come knocking. [...]
Belichek says no trade talks regarding Peppers
Bill Belichek says that there have been no trade talks regarding Julius Peppers between the Panthers and Patriots, via WEEI radio in Boston.
Our View: Due to his non-exclusive franchise tag, Peppers can discuss contracts with other teams, but the Panthers are not allowed to discuss a trade regarding him.
Bill Belichick, speaking on WEEI in Boston, confirmed that no
Bill Belichick, speaking on WEEI in Boston, confirmed that no trade talks have taken place with Carolina Panthers concerning Julius Peppers. Belichick points out the Carolina is not allowed to talk trade with anyone since he's unsigned. [...]
Speaking on local radio station WEEI Thursday, Bill Belichick
Speaking on local radio station WEEI Thursday, Bill Belichick confirmed that there have been no trade discussions with the Panthers regarding Julius Peppers. [...]
Pftv Looks At The Peppers-to-patriots Talk
Earlier this week, reports surfaced of a possible trade of Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers to the Patriots.Adam Schefter of NFL Network and Tom Curran of NBC knocked down the report, but the whispers remain.So we devoted a PFTV segment to it. And now that we’ve properly edited it (the prior version carried an aborted [...]
The Charlotte Observer believes the most likely scenario for
The Charlotte Observer believes the most likely scenario for Julius Peppers remains playing for the Panthers in 2009. With only four teams on Peppers' list, it will be difficult to find a perfect match in both contract terms and compensation for the Panthers. [...]
Panthers Deny DE Peppers Trade Rumors
The Carolina Panthers denied a report Monday they've discussed trading four-time Pro Bowl defensive end Julius Peppers to the New England Patriots. Then again, Carolina cannot have any trade talks involving Peppers until he signs his one-year tender worth $16.7 million -- or until his agent brokers a deal with another team and comes to Carolina for approval. NFL.com, citing unidentified sources, reported the Panthers and Patriots were close to a deal that would send Peppers to the Patriots for New England's second-round pick, 34th overall, that was acquired from Kansas City in the Matt Cassel trade. "By the rules of the [collective bargaining agreement] we cannot and have not had any conversations with other teams about Julius," Panthers GM Marty Hurney said.
Hurney Denies Report Of Peppers Trade
In response to a report from NFL.com regarding a possible trade of defensive end Julius Peppers from the Panthers to the Patriots, Carolina G.M. Marty Hurney denies that any such discussions are occurring.“By the rules of the [Collective Bargaining Agreement], we cannot and have not had any conversations with other teams about Julius,” Hurney said [...]
Schefter Says Peppers-to-pats Won’t Happen
In his weekly appearance on WEEI in Boston, Adam Schefter of NFL Network said that the Panthers won’t be trading defensive end Julius Peppers to the Patriots.“That trade is not gonna happen,” Schefter told Dennis & Callahan of WEEI.Schefter cited the financial investment that Peppers would require and the looming class of Patriots free agents [...]
Curran Concurs: No Peppers For Pats
Our pal Tom Curran of NBC, to whom we gave a Baby Ruth late last month during Caddy Day at Bushwood Country Club, has chimed in on the NFL.com report linking Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers to the Patriots.And, like Adam Schefter of NFL Network, Curran says that the notion of Peppers playing for the [...]
ESPN's Michael Smith and NFL Network's Adam Schefter doubt that
News: ESPN's Michael Smith and NFL Network's Adam Schefter doubt that the Patriots will end up acquiring Peppers. [...]
Patriots | On Peppers' list of team he can be traded to
Christopher L. Gasper, of the Boston Globe, reports the New England Patriots are one of the teams Carolina Panthers DE Julius Peppers is willing to be traded to, according to a source.
ESPN's Michael Smith and NFL Network's Adam Schefter doubt that
News: ESPN's Michael Smith and NFL Network's Adam Schefter doubt that the Patriots will end up acquiring Peppers. [...]
Cowboys | Peppers interested?
The Associated Press reports the Dallas Cowboys and two unidentified NFC teams are on Carolina Panthers DL Julius Peppers\' four-team wish list, according to a person close to Peppers. Peppers would also be interested in playing for the New England Patriots.
ESPN's Michael Smith calls the chances of New England acquiring
ESPN's Michael Smith calls the chances of New England acquiring Panthers franchise player Julius Peppers "slim and none." Smith calls the Pats a "fit for Peppers," but doesn't see him as a fit for them because Peppers intends to become the NFL's highest paid player. [...]
A source close to Peppers confirmed the Patriots are on his
News: A source close to Peppers confirmed the Patriots are on his short list of teams he would agree to a trade to, the Boston Globe reports. [...]
Citing two sources, NBCSports' Tom Curran reports that Panthers
Citing two sources, NBCSports' Tom Curran reports that Panthers franchise player Julius Peppers is "virtually certain" to not be traded to the Patriots. [...]
NFL Network's Adam Schefter disputes an NFL.com report that
NFL Network's Adam Schefter disputes an NFL.com report that the Patriots are on the verge of acquiring Panthers franchise player Julius Peppers. "That trade is not gonna happen," Schefter says. [...]
Patriots | Peppers not on board for 2009
Christopher Price, of WEEI.com, reports Carolina Panthers DL Julius Peppers will not be traded to the New England Patriots, according to Adam Schefter, of NFL Network.
NFL Network's Adam Schefter disputes an NFL.com report that
NFL Network's Adam Schefter disputes an NFL.com report that the Patriots are on the verge of acquiring Panthers franchise player Julius Peppers. "That trade is not gonna happen," Schefter says. [...]
The Boston Globe confirms that the Patriots are on Julius Peppers'
The Boston Globe confirms that the Patriots are on Julius Peppers' short list of teams as acceptable trade destinations. The Pats have the requisite 3-4 defense, good coaching, and a winning tradition. [...]
A source close to Peppers confirmed that the Patriots are on
News: A source close to Peppers confirmed that the Patriots are on his short list of teams that he would agree to a trade to, the Boston Globe reports. [...]
The Panthers denied a report Monday they've discussed trading
News: The Panthers denied a report Monday they've discussed trading Peppers to the Patriots, but it might have been only to keep from violating league rules, the Associated Press reports. [...]
Panthers | Hurney denies possible Peppers trade talk
Charles Chandler, of the Charlotte Observer, reports Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney issued a statement denying a report that stated the Panthers were talking with the New England Patriots about a possible trade involving DE Julius Peppers. \"By the rules of the CBA, we cannot and have not had any conversations with other teams about Julius. Under the non-exclusive franchise tag, Julius and his agent, Carl Carey, are within their rights to talk to other teams about a potential contract. However, at this point, we are not aware of any such conversations,\" Hurney said.
Panthers deny trade talks
Panthers GM Marty Hurney has denied an NFL.com report that suggests the Patriots and Panthers have discussed a swap involving Julius Peppers, according to the Charlotte Observer.
Our View: Peppers has a non-exclusive franchise tag on him, which allows his agent to discuss contracts with other teams, but the Panthers are not allowed to talk trade with other teams regarding such a player. Peppers had 14.5 sacks a season ago but has publicly expressed his desire to leave the Panthers.
Panthers GM Marty Hurney denies an NFL.com report that he's
Panthers GM Marty Hurney denies an NFL.com report that he's been in talks with the Patriots about a Julius Peppers trade. "By the rules of the CBA, we cannot and have not had any conversations with other teams about Julius," Hurney said. [...]
The Patriots and Panthers are hoping to complete a deal that
News: The Patriots and Panthers are hoping to complete a deal that would send Peppers to New England in exchange for the 34th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, NFL.com's Vic Carucci reports. [...]
Patriots | Peppers would play LB
Updating a previous report, ESPNews reports if the New England Patriots acquire Carolina Panthers DE Julius Peppers, they would use Peppers as an outside linebacker in their 3-4 defensive alignment.
Panthers Working On Deal To Send DE Peppers To Patriots
The New England Patriots are working on deal with The Carolina Panthers that is likely to send DE Julius Peppers to the Patriots in exchange for the second-round pick (34th overall) they received from the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 28. According to league sources, the Patriots and Panthers are hoping to complete the deal at some point between the March 22-25 NFL owners meetings and the start of the draft on April 25.
Patriots | Looking to acquire Peppers?
Vic Carucci, of NFL.com, reports the New England Patriots are talking with the Carolina Panthers about acquiring DE Julius Peppers from the Panthers for the 34th overall pick, according to league sources. The two teams hope to complete the trade before the 2009 NFL Draft.
Peppers may land in New England?
The Patriots are reportedly talking to the Panthers regarding a trade for Julius Peppers, according to Vic Carucci of NFL.com. The Panthers would receive a second-round draft pick in exchange.
Our View: The Patriots moved Mike Vrabel and Matt Cassel to Kansas City to free up some cap space. If acquired by New England, Peppers would be joining a contender and working in a 3-4 defense, which he desires.
NFL.com's Vic Carucci reports that the Patriots are "likely"
NFL.com's Vic Carucci reports that the Patriots are "likely" to execute a trade for Panthers franchise player Julius Peppers. New England reportedly plans to deal the No. [...]
NFL.com's Vic Carucci reports that the Patriots are "likely"
NFL.com's Vic Carucci reports that the Patriots are "likely" to execute a trade for Panthers franchise player Julius Peppers. New England reportedly plans to deal the No. [...]
NFL.com's Vic Carucci reports that the Patriots are "likely"
NFL.com's Vic Carucci reports that the Patriots are "likely" to execute a trade for Panthers franchise player Julius Peppers. New England reportedly plans to deal the No. [...]
Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports the
Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports the Green Bay Packers likely will not trade for Carolina Panthers DE Julius Peppers.
The following quotes are from NFL scouts, coaches and front-office
The following quotes are from NFL scouts, coaches and front-office personnel, speaking on the condition of anonymity. \"I could see Julius Peppers going to ...
The following quotes are from NFL scouts, coaches and front-office
The following quotes are from NFL scouts, coaches and front-office personnel, speaking on the condition of anonymity. \"I could see Julius Peppers going ...
Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports since Carolina Panthers
Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports since Carolina Panthers DE Julius Peppers has not signed his franchise tender yet, the Panthers are not allowed to trade him.
There is speculation the Patriots may pursue a deal for Peppers,
News: There is speculation the Patriots may pursue a deal for Peppers, the Boston Herald reports. [...]
Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports the Carolina Panthers
Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports the Carolina Panthers could not trade franchise player DE Julius Peppers at this time because he has not signed Peppers has not signed his franchise tender.
NFL.com's Adam Schefter points out that Julius Peppers cannot
NFL.com's Adam Schefter points out that Julius Peppers cannot be traded until he signs his one-year, $16.683 million franchise tender Peppers needs to sign if he truly wants out. [...]
NFL.com's Adam Schefter points out that Julius Peppers cannot
NFL.com's Adam Schefter points out that Julius Peppers cannot be traded until he signs his one-year, $16.683 million franchise tender Peppers needs to sign if he truly wants out. [...]
There is speculation that the Patriots may pursue a deal for
News: There is speculation that the Patriots may pursue a deal for Peppers, the Boston Herald reports. [...]
There is speculation that the Patriots may target Julius Peppers,
There is speculation that the Patriots may target Julius Peppers, according to the Boston Herald.The Patriots freed up cap space with the trades of Matt Cassel and Mike Vrabel, and Peppers wants to play in a 3-4 defense, which the Patriots run. Dallas is among the teams on his short list of preferred destinations, and it is uncertain if New England is also on the list.
With the Pats dumping plenty of cap space via the trade of quarterback
With the Pats dumping plenty of cap space via the trade of quarterback Matt Cassel and linebacker Mike Vrabel, John Tomase of the Boston Herald (that sound you heard in the distance was every Patriots fan in America vomiting, twice) suggests that the Patriots now might be in play for Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers.Peppers, [...]
John Tomase, of the Boston Herald, reports the New England Patriots
John Tomase, of the Boston Herald, reports the New England Patriots could attempt to make a run at Carolina Panthers DL Julius Peppers with the cap money they saved and the draft pick acquired in the trade of QB Matt Cassel and LB Mike Vrabel to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Panthers beat writer Darin Gantt suggests that the Patriots
Panthers beat writer Darin Gantt suggests that the Patriots might be clearing cap room with an eye on making a run at Carolina franchise player Julius Peppers. [...]
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