Peppers announced his retirement from football Friday, ESPN.com's David Newton reports.

EDGE Analysis

Selected second overall in the 2002 draft, Peppers played 266 of a possible 272 games in 17 NFL seasons, ultimately finishing in fourth place on the all-time sacks list (159.5). He also ranks second to only Robert Mathis with 52 career forced fumbles, though the statistic has only been tracked reliably since the early 1990s. The 39-year-old pass rusher was just shy of elite for most of his career, but the combination of longevity, durability and reliability give him a rock-solid case for the Hall of Fame. Meanwhile, the Panthers are left with Mario Addison and not much else at defensive end, a position they'll likely address in the early rounds of the 2019 NFL Draft.

Peppers will take "a couple of weeks" to make a decision on his future in the NFL, David Newton of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Peppers is said to be "50-50" on whether he will retire or not. Following a five-sack season in 2018, the soon-to-be 39-year-old seems to have something left in the tank.

Peppers recorded two tackles (both solo), including a sack, in Sunday's loss to the Lions.

EDGE Analysis

Peppers sack was his second in as many weeks and his fourth on the season. He'd need a strong finish to equal his 11 sack output from a year ago, but his production is impressive given he's 38-years old and seeing a more limited snap count than in years past. Looking ahead, Peppers and the Panthers will face off against the Seahawks in Week 12.

Peppers had three tackles (one solo) and a sack in Thursday's blowout loss to the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

The Panthers struggled to slow down the Pittsburgh offense all evening, with Peppers sack being one of only two hits put on quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. The 38-year-old isn't the consistent force of his younger days, but has three sacks, two forced fumbles but only 12 total tackles through nine games.

Peppers (shoulder) returned to practice Monday, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Monday marked Peppers' first practice of the season due in large part to his offseason shoulder surgery. Coach Ron Rivera also suggested that monitoring the 38-year-old's rest contributed to his elongated absence. Anyhow, Peppers will seemingly ease his way back into the mix and likely won't be heavily relied on during the early portion of the season.

Peppers practiced Monday for the first time this offseason, Max Henson of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Part of the reason Peppers rested all season is because he had shoulder surgery in February. The other reason is that he's 38 years old and needs to maintain form for the regular season. Peppers continued to defy odds in his 16th NFL campaign, racking up 11 sacks in a reserve role. His snaps will be mainly held to passing situations again in 2018.

Peppers (shoulder) passed his physical Sunday and has been removed from the PUP list, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Peppers has been recovering from surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder and failed his pre-training camp physical. But, not even two weeks later, the defensive end has been medically cleared to return to the practice field. The Panthers are planning on easing the veteran back into the swing of things during training camp in order to ensure he is 100 percent for the start of the regular season.

Peppers (shoulder) was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list Wednesday, Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Peppers, who remains on the mend from surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder, failed his pre-training camp physical, prompting his placement on the PUP list. There's been no exact timetable provided for his return.

Peppers (shoulder) is expected to be at full health in time for training camp, David Newton of ESPN

EDGE Analysis

Peppers and Luke Kuechly both tore their right labrum and had offseason surgery. Though the veteran will be missing the offseason program he isn't expected to be held back once the regular season rolls around. The now-38-year old hasn't shown signs of slowing down too much after recording 11 sacks in 16 games a season ago. He'll be looking to make a large impact on the defense as a rotational player once again in 2018.

Peppers (shoulder) will continue rehabbing through OTAs and possibly minicamp, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pepper is rehabbing a torn labrum in their right shoulder alongside Luke Kuechly, who suffered the same injury last season, on-campus with the Carolina training staff. Peppers, now 38, signed a one-year deal with the Panthers earlier this month after recording 33 tackles, 11 sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 16 games last season. Now a rotational defender in Carolina, one wonders when father time will catch up with Peppers, especially coming off shoulder surgery. Still, if he can return to full health, there's no reason to doubt the veteran, who has recorded at least seven sacks for a decade straight.