Carolina Panthers: Key Players to watch against Dallas Cowboys

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CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 24: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after a play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Julius Peppers

The last player fans should pay close attention to is defensive end Julius Peppers. This is due mainly because of the fact that Peppers hasn’t suited up yet this year. The veteran defensive end did not play in any preseason games so it will be interesting to see if there is any rust that will need to be knocked off.

Peppers is one of the best pass rushers the Panthers have ever had. The team selected him second overall in 2002 and after stops with the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers, returned to Carolina last year. Last year, he finished tied for the team lead, at the age of 37, in sacks with 11.

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It seems ever season for the past five years, fans have asked just how much he has left in the tank. Now entering his 17th year in the NFL, the Panthers’ defense would benefit greatly if the veteran pass rusher has one more great year left.

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