Breaking News: Bears Agree to 6-Year Deal With All-Pro DE Julius Peppers
Published by Evan Higgins on March 5, 2010
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Chicago Bears
All-Pro defensive end Julius Peppers has finally gotten his wish, and has agreed to a six year deal with the Chicago Bears.
Peppers had been wanting out of Carolina for the last two seasons, but was instead franchised last offseason. He made more than $16 million out of that deal, and posted 10.5 sacks and two interceptions.
The 6-foot-7, 283-pound defensive end has had a great career with the Panthers, recording 81 sacks over eight seasons.
At age 30, he still has the incredible speed for a defensive end he’s always had, but his lack of interest at times had some teams wondering if he was worth the risk.
Peppers has great athleticism to easily making him the best defensive end in the league, if Chicago can have him playing up to his potential week after week, the Bears will be extremely happy with their decision to sign him.
Chicago was also able to land running back Chester Taylor to a 4-year deal, giving them depth at the running back position that struggled all last season.
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