CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 13: Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers warms up before their game against the Miami Dolphins at Bank of America Stadium on November 13, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Kuechly considering scouting role with Panthers

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Luke Kuechly could soon be a member of the Carolina Panthers again.

The retired star linebacker is considering joining his former team's front office as a scout, according to Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site.

In January, Kuechly shockingly retired at 29 years old after eight Hall of Fame-caliber seasons in the NFL.

The Panthers officially placed Kuechly on the reserve/retired list Tuesday.

By waiting to do so until after June 1, the club is able to spread the veteran's $11.84-million cap hit over the next two seasons. He will account for $4.71 million in 2020 and $7.13 million in 2021.

Kuechly was widely viewed as one of the best defensive players in the NFL throughout his career.

After being taken at No. 9 during the 2012 draft, the linebacker made seven Pro Bowls, earned five first-team All-Pro nods, and won Defensive Player of the Year as a sophomore in 2012.

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