CHARLOTTE — Carolina Panthers legend Luke Kuechly is once again a finalist for the NFL Hall of Fame.
He was among the final seven for last year’s Hall of Fame class, earning him an automatic bid this year.
Kuechly was a linebacker for the Panthers from 2012 to 2019 and led the NFL in tackles during that time.
He retired after suffering multiple concussions.
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Former Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. did not make the list of Hall of Fame finalists this year.
He made the final 15 last year and was announced as a semi-finalist earlier this year.
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