Steve Beuerlein through the years
View photos of quarterback Steve Beuerlein during his career (1996-2000) with the Carolina Panthers.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Steve Beuerlein (7) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys Oct. 1, 2000, in Charlotte, N.C. (Allen Kee via AP)


Carolina Panthers quarterback Steve Beuerlein (7) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys Oct. 1, 2000, in Charlotte, N.C. (Allen Kee via AP)

Quarterback Steve Beuerlein (7) of the Carolina Panthers sets to pass in a 13-9 loss to the Miami Dolphins on 11-15-1998 at Ericsson Stadium. Miami Dolphins vs Carolina Panthers - Novemeber 15, 1998 (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

HONOLULU, HI - FEBRUARY 9: Carolina Panthers tight end Wesley Walls #85, wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad #87, quarterback Steve Beuerlein #7 and kick returner Michael Bates #24 of the NFC pose with a hula girl prior to playing against the AFC in the 2000 NFL Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium on February 6, 2000 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The NFC defeated the AFC 51-31. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

San Francisco 49ers vs. Carolina Panthers at Candlestick Park Sunday, September 10, 2000. Panthers beat 49ers 38-22. Carolina Panthers quarterback Steve Beuerlein (7). (AP Photo/Al Golub)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Steve Beuerlein (7) delivers a fourth-quarter pass with Pittsburgh Steelers' Lance Brown (29) in pursuit Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 30-20. (AP Photo/Gary Tramontina)

Carolina Panthers' Steve Beuerlein (7) looks to throw during the Panthers' 20-13 win over the St. Louis Rams at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday Dec. 20, 1998. Beuerlein threw for 193 yards and two touchdowns in the win.(AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Steve Beuerlein (7) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys Oct. 1, 2000, in Charlotte, N.C. (Allen Kee via AP)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Steve Beuerlein (7) talks with coach George Seifert in the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 22-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

San Francisco 49ers vs. Carolina Panthers at Candlestick Park Sunday, November 8, 1998. 49ers beat Panthers 25-23. Carolina Panthers quarterback Steve Beuerlein (7) works with coaching staff on sidelines. (AP Photo/Al Golub)


San Francisco 49ers vs. Carolina Panthers at Candlestick Park Sunday, November 8, 1998. 49ers beat Panthers 25-23. San Francisco 49ers defensive end Roy Barker (92) rushes Carolina Panthers quarterback Steve Beuerlein (7). (AP Photo/Al Golub)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Steve Beuerlein sets up to pass during the second quarter against the St. Louis Rams, Sunday, Nov. 22, 1998, at the TWA Dome in St. Louis. Beuerlein was 21 for 26 for 211 yards and two touchdowns in Carolina's 24-20 win. Covering is Rams' Roman Phifer (58). (AP Photo/Leon Algee)


