Former Panthers star Luke Kuechly heading to Pro Football Hall of Fame

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CHARLOTTE — Carolina Panthers legend Luke Kuechly will be a Pro Football Hall of Famer.

He was chosen to represent the class of 2026 on Thursday night at the yearly NFL Honors Show.

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In his eight-year career, all with the Panthers, the linebacker won Defensive Rookie of the Year and then Defensive Player of the Year in back-to-back seasons.

This was the second year that he was eligible for the Hall of Fame. Kuechly will be inducted into the Hall of Fame later this year.

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