Julius Peppers Reportedly Receives Contract Offer to Return to Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers have reportedly made a contract offer to pass-rusher Julius Peppers in free agency.

According to Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer, sources said Friday that the Panthers are working to finalize a deal that would result in Peppers' return to the organization.

Peppers' agent Carl Carey seemed to indicate Peppers and the Panthers agreed to a deal:

The 37-year-old veteran spent the first eight years of his career with the Panthers before stints with the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers.

Peppers registered 7.5 sacks for the Packers last season and is fifth on the all-time sack list with 143.5.