PHOTOS: Panthers LB Luke Kuechly retiring after 8 seasons
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Luke Kuechly retires (Associated Press)
Luke Kuechly Panthers LB Luke Kuechly takes the field at Bank of America Stadium to take on the Green Bay Packers. Dec. 17, 2017 (Richard Thigpen Photography)
Luke Kuechly's immeasurable impact as a Carolina Panther (VIDEO: PANTHERS)
Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) runs a play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn) (Mike McCarn/AP)
Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 05: Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after a play against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 5, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Carolina Panthers v New York Jets EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 26: middle linebacker Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers attempts to deflect a pass intended for wide receiver Robby Anderson #11 of the New York Jets during the second half of the game at MetLife Stadium on November 26, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) (Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
NFC Championship - Arizona Cardinals v Carolina Panthers CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 24: Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers scores a touchdown after intercepting a pass in the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals during the NFC Championship Game at Bank of America Stadium on January 24, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Miami Dolphins v Carolina Panthers CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 13: Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers warms up before their game against the Miami Dolphins at Bank of America Stadium on November 13, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) (Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Carolina Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) tries to stop New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) as Kamara scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn) (Mike McCarn/AP)
panthers vs. colts game Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (25) runs past Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) (Michael Conroy/AP)
Carolina Panthers' Thomas Davis, back, celebrates with Luke Kuechly, front, after his fumble return for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 24: Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers goes onto the field against the New Orleans Saints during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 24, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, left, and Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) speak following an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly, left, runs a drill with linebackers coach Warren Belin during the NFL football team's minicamp for rookies and free agents in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, May 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
In the rain, Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) intercepts a pass intended for New Orleans Saints' Jimmy Graham (80) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 21: Luke Kuechly #59 and A.J. Klein #56 of the Carolina Panthers between plays in the 1st quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the game at Bank of America Stadium on September 21, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
The Carolina Panthers and linebacker Luke Kuechly have agreed to terms on a 5-year, $62 million contract extension, according to a source.
The Carolina Panthers and linebacker Luke Kuechly have agreed to terms on a 5-year, $62 million contract extension, according to a source.
SAN JOSE, CA - FEBRUARY 01: Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers addresses the media at Super Bowl Opening Night Fueled by Gatorade at SAP Center on February 1, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
November 25, 2018. Panthers vs Seahawks. Luke Kuechly, Middle Linebacker, Christian McCaffrey, RB
November 25, 2018. Panthers vs Seahawks. Luke Kuechly, Middle Linebacker
Carolina Panthers linebackers Luke Kuechly, left, and Jared Norris, laugh at teammate Greg Van Roten as he arrives at Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C. on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. The Panthers will hold their first practice of NFL football training camp on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Gibbs Stadium on the campus of Wofford College. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) reaches for a pass during an NFL football training camp with the Buffalo Bills in Spartanburg, S.C., Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) and Luke Kuechly (59) are transported onto the field during an NFL football training camp with the Buffalo Bills in Spartanburg, S.C., Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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