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REPORT: Panthers going after Munnerlyn and Peppers

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David Newton ESPN Staff Writer 

Today's Carolina Panthers free agency recap: Arrivals: The Panthers came to terms on a five-year, $55-million deal ($25 million guaranteed) with former Minnesota Vikings left tackle Matt Kalil. The official announcement is expected Friday after Kalil flies from the West Coast to Charlotte. Locking down Kalil to assure Cam Newton's blind side was protected was key with 2015 left tackle acquisition Michael Oher still in the concussion protocol. There weren't many good options in free agency or the draft. The Panthers also were negotiating with other free agents. Among those expected to draw interest are Minnesota cornerback Captain Munnerlyn and Green Bay defensive end Julius Peppers. Departures: Wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr., a player Carolina wanted to re-sign, chased the money and signed with NFC South rival New Orleans. Backup linebacker A.J. Klein also signed with the Saints, wanting to pursue a starting job. He wouldn't get that chance playing behind Luke Kuechly. In all, 12 Carolina players became free agents, but these were the only two that signed during the first wave of free agency.

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Just now, Sam Mills Fan said:

Why are we only going after former players or family of current players? Is this a pro football organization or a commune?

There's something about Carolina sports and wanting to run a sports team more like a family rather than like a business. Canes tried this and failed. We will too.

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