One Tampa Bay Buccaneers player is looking forward to playing the Carolina Panthers in 2020 with the circumstances a bit different than in the past.
Luke Kuechly retired during the offseason, and the Panthers will be without the man they’d relied on at the heart of their defense for so long. That’s OK with Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard, who paid Kuechly quite the compliment while previewing the game.
Kuechly was known as one of the most intelligent players in the NFL. When you hear some of the stories about his dedication, Howard’s assessment of him really isn’t a huge surprise.
Kuechly abruptly retired in January. He has since begun working for the Panthers as a pro scout.
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