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Peppers: I'm not returning to Panthers for farewell tour

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Julius Peppers isn't coming back to the Carolina Panthers just for the sake of coming back.

The Panthers' second overall pick in 2002 is still hoping to score a Super Bowl ring before he calls it a day on his Hall of Fame career, and he doesn't want to just tag along for the ride.

"I can say this: It's not one of those situations where I'm coming back for a farewell tour," Peppers told WFNZ radio Wednesday, according to Scott Fowler of the Charlotte Observer. "I'm coming back to play, and I'm coming back to try to make some things happen. So my expectation is to be out there and be productive."

Peppers, 37, has shown few signs of slowing down as he enters his 16th season. The nine-time Pro Bowler had 7.5 sacks last season and played in all 16 games. He has not missed a game since 2007.

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