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Julius Peppers unhappy with way Panthers treated him before free-agency departure to Bears

Julius Peppers described his offseason departure from Carolina as "a little sour" on Wednesday, claiming the Panthers tried to paint him in a bad light after deciding to let him leave in free agency.In a conference call with reporters ahead of Peppers' return to Charlotte on Sunday with the Chicago Bears, the five-time Pro Bowl defensive end said he was under the impression the Panthers decided to "do away with anybody who is making a significant amount of money" as part of a roster overhaul that's produced the NFL's youngest team."That's a business decision. I can understand and respect that," the 30-year-old Peppers said. "The problem that I had was they tried to turn the tables and make it look like I wanted out no matter what. Really, I didn't have the option to stay. It was never offered to stay.""So when I say it ended a little sour, I felt like it could have been a little more respectful. At least a phone call to say, 'It's been good. We're going in a different direction. We're ...

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  6. Upset with Panthers' silence, DE Peppers doesn't want long-term deal to stay in Carolina

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  10. Bears score biggest free agent prize in Pro Bowl DE Peppers

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    LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Anxious all week, Julius Peppers was finally getting some sleep at home in Charlotte when he found out just how serious the Chicago Bears we...

  2. Agent: Panthers ignoring Julius Peppers ; expects 5-time Pro Bowl DE to leave in free agency

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Snubbed by the Carolina Panthers since the end of the season, the agent for five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Julius Peppers is convinced his c...

  3. Julius Peppers , Bryant McKinnie subject to fines for absences from Pro Bowl practice

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  4. Bears sign Julius Peppers , Giants make Antrel Rolle richest safety in 1st day of free agency

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  7. Panthers won't franchise Peppers ; 5-time Pro Bowl DE will become unrestricted free agent

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Julius Peppers grew up in North Carolina, starred in college in the state and made five Pro Bowls in eight years with the Carolina Panthers.No...

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