USAT: Panthers Wire audio clip

USAT: Panthers Wire

Feb 6, 2022

Ever since his retirement following the 2019 campaign, Luke Kuechly has (inadvertently) started a waiting game with the Carolina Panthers faithful. And two years later, they’re still waiting—waiting for the franchise great and fan favorite to make his inevitable return as a coach. - The former seven-time Pro Bowler joined this week’s all-star festivities in Las Vegas, Nev. as a Legends Captain for the NFC. During Saturday’s practice, Kuechly caught up with Kayla Burton of the NFL Network and left his possibilities open. - “I miss the game,” Kuechly told Burton. “I worked with the Panthers last year, 2020, in the scouting department. It was a lot of fun. I learned a lot. And, now, there’s a couple of things I’ve always wanted to do trip-wise, so that’s what this fall was about.” - Kuechly stepped down from his role as a pro scout in May of 2021. When addressing his decision, the 30-year-old said he was looking forward to getting out on hunting and fishing trips and spending time with friends and family. - “Now that fall’s over, I gotta put my nose down and figure out what I’ma do next,” he then added. - And whatever “next” means—whether it’s a return to the game in some capacity or a return to the wilderness—there may eventually be a headset waiting for him in Charlotte. - - RelatedFranchise greats Luke Kuechly, Greg Olsen visit Panthers practice - - RelatedListen: Panthers rookie Jeremy Chinn talks about Luke Kuechly's influence - - List - - Panthers wrap up 3rd day of 2022 Pro Bowl practice - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Email - - - - - Sign up - - - - - - - - Like this article? - Sign up for the Panthers Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning - - - - An error has occured - - - Please re-enter your email address. - - - - - - Thanks for signing up! - - - You'll now receive the top Panthers Wire stories each day directly in your inbox.

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