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In 16th season, Panthers' Julius Peppers still producing at a high level

The sequence was all too familiar. Julius Peppers bursting past a helpless offensive tackle, turning the corner with eye-catching athleticism and barreling down on a quarterback who didn't see him coming. When the hit came, the ball popped free.

Strip-sack. Turnover.

Same old, same old.

This was just last week, during Peppers' most recent game against the Eagles. Halapoulivaati Vaitai was the vulnerable offensive tackle. Carson Wentz was the quarterback. But change

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