'36-year-old Julius Peppers' still going strong as Packers head to Dallas

Posted Jan 11, 2017
His full name is Julius Frazier Peppers, but the way people talk about the 15-year NFL veteran, you'd think it's actually "36-year-old Julius Peppers." That it's necessary to say Peppers' age whenever he's referenced speaks to the surprise that most have when they discuss his performance this season, especially of late. (ESPN.com)

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