Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers was the only player absent for the team's three-day minicamp on Friday. Peppers requested a trade when the team placed their franchise tag on him earlier this offseason. "It's kind of what I expected. He hasn't signed his tender yet," coach John Fox said. "I know he's working out. He'll be in great shape." Peppers has a standing franchise tender that is worth more than $16 million. "It's business. It doesn't make him a bad person. When he's ready to come in he'll be here," defensive tackle Damione Lewis said.