Forever young: Julius Peppers still chasing 'rabbits' and (Super Bowl) rings

Posted Jun 9, 2016
Julius Peppers is still the most impressive-looking athlete in most rooms, including the Green Bay Packers' locker room. He still runs with the defensive backs when he trains. And, oh, does he train. At age 36 and entering his 15th NFL season, Peppers let everyone in on a little secret about his longevity: The older he gets, the less time off he takes. (ESPN.com)

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