Carolina Panthers to Induct Julius Peppers and Muhsin Muhammad into Hall of Honor
The Carolina Panthers have announced that they will be inducting defensive end Julius Peppers and wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad into the Panthers Hall of Honor. The induction ceremony will take place at Bank of America Stadium during halftime of the October 29th game against the Houston Texans.
Julius Peppers, who was the No. 2 pick in the 2002 NFL draft, spent 10 of his 17 NFL seasons with the Panthers. He was a dominant force on the field and was selected to the league’s All-Decade Team in both the 2000s and 2010s. Peppers was a three-time All-Pro selection and is currently ranked fourth in NFL history with 159.5 sacks. He also holds the distinction of being the only player in league history with at least 150 sacks and 10 interceptions. Peppers consistently finished in the top 10 in the league in sacks and was a key contributor to the Panthers’ success during his tenure with the team.
Muhsin Muhammad, on the other hand, spent 11 of his 14 NFL seasons with the Carolina Panthers. He was chosen as an All-Pro in 2004 and remains second in franchise history with 696 receptions, 9,255 receiving yards, and 50 touchdowns. Muhammad’s impact on the team was highlighted by his performance in Super Bowl XXXVIII against the New England Patriots, where he caught an 85-yard touchdown pass, setting a record for the longest catch in Super Bowl history. Muhammad’s contributions to the team were not limited to his on-field performance, as he was also recognized as a Walter Payton Man of the Year team winner.
The induction of Peppers and Muhammad into the Panthers Hall of Honor is a testament to their exceptional careers and their lasting impact on the franchise. Both players were drafted by the Panthers, became All-Pros during their time with the team, and eventually returned to Carolina to finish their careers. Panthers owner David Tepper expressed his excitement about the inductions, stating, “This is another homecoming, a permanent one.”
Peppers and Muhammad will join a prestigious list of previous inductees in the team’s hall of honor. This includes former team president Mike McCormack, linebacker Sam Mills, the team’s PSL owners, and in 2019, Steve Smith Sr., Jake Delhomme, Jordan Gross, and Wesley Walls. The addition of Peppers and Muhammad further solidifies their place in Panthers history and recognizes their contributions to the team’s success.
The induction ceremony will undoubtedly be a special moment for both Peppers and Muhammad, as well as for Panthers fans. It will serve as a celebration of their remarkable careers and their lasting impact on the franchise. As they take their place in the Panthers Hall of Honor, Peppers and Muhammad will forever be remembered as two of the greatest players to ever wear the Carolina blue and black.
In conclusion, the Carolina Panthers have announced that they will be inducting Julius Peppers and Muhsin Muhammad into the Panthers Hall of Honor. Peppers, a dominant defensive end, and Muhammad, a standout wide receiver, both had exceptional careers with the Panthers and made significant contributions to the team’s success. Their induction into the hall of honor is a well-deserved recognition of their accomplishments and their lasting impact on the franchise. Panthers fans can look forward to the induction ceremony during halftime of the October 29th game against the Houston Texans, where Peppers and Muhammad will take their rightful place among the Panthers’ all-time greats.