Carolina Panthers: Steve Beuerlein, who holds every passing record in franchise history, retired Wednesday as a Panther.
Beuerlein spent his last three seasons in Denver, but the Broncos released him in May to give him time to decide if he wanted to play an 18th season in the league.
When the 39-year-old decided he would retire, he called Carolina, where he spent his best seasons as a pro. Beuerlein was with the Panthers from 1996 to 2000, and went to the Pro Bowl in 1999 after passing for 4,436 yards and 36 touchdowns.
"This in my mind was the way it was meant to be," he said. "I couldn't think of a better way to bring this 17-year run to an end. My heart has always been here with this organization and when I sat back and decided I wanted to step down, there was no doubt I wanted to do it as a Carolina Panther."
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