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Panthers officially exercise fifth-year option on Luke Kuechly

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers have officially exercised the fifth-year option on middle linebacker Luke Kuechly.

General manager Dave Gettleman said at the owners meeting last month the move would be made, so it was merely a formality that had to take place before May 3.