Julius Peppers named 2018 Ed Block Courage Award winner Posted Dec 4, 2018 Julius Peppers has been named the Carolina Panthers' 2018 Ed Block Courage Award winner. The award honors one player from each NFL team that shows courage on and off the field. Peppers returned this fall for his 17th season after off-season shoulder surgery. A nine-time Pro Bowler, Peppers' 262 career games played rank sixth among all defenders in NFL history. (Carolina Panthers)