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South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster stands with several legislators to talk about the states efforts to get the Carolina Panthers a new practice facility, Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. Lawmakers will try to pass a bill making football players full-time workers under state law so the Panthers could get t tax credits. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins)

South Carolina tries to get new Panthers practice facility

By JEFFREY COLLINS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2018, file photo, Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper walks in the field during before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh. Panthers owner David Tepper says it’s important for team to have a solid contingency plan in place at quarterback next season given the uncertainty surrounding franchise QB Cam Newton’s bothersome right shoulder. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)

Panthers owner: Team needs backup plan if Newton can’t play

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson (26) makes contact with Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Bobo Wilson (85) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. Jackson was called for pass interference giving the Buccaneers the ball on the one-yard line. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Ron Rivera takes over defensive play-calling for Panthers

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2018, file photo, Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper walks in the field during before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh. The times are changing in Carolina. New owner David Tepper capped a big couple of weeks by signing Eric Reid, a move one former player says never would have happened under previous ownership. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)

New Panthers owner Tepper getting involved in social issues

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper mocked President Trump on CNBC as the "red-headed guy in D.C." while talking about the NFL's ongoing national anthem protests, Sept. 14, 2018. (Image: CNBC screenshot)

David Tepper, Panthers owner, mocks Donald Trump as ‘a red-headed guy in D.C.,’ ‘Howdy Doody’

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper greets students during a &quot;kickoff rally&quot; at Thomasboro Academy in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. Tepper's charitable foundation along with several players groups and other partners will provide over 12,000 backpacks full of supplies to 17 elementary schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, as well as an additional school in Kannapolis City Schools. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

New Panthers owner Tepper putting his stamp on organization

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - Int his May 10, 2016, file photo, billionaire hedge fund manager David Tepper mingles during a grand opening of rock star and philanthropist Jon Bon Jovi's Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation Soul Kitchen and B.E.A.T. Center, which stands for Bringing Everyone All Together, in Toms River, N.J. People familiar with the situation say Tepper has agreed to buy the Carolina Panthers from team founder Jerry Richardson for a record $2.2 billion. The people spoke to The Associated Press on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, on condition of anonymity because the team has not yet announced the sale. The purchase is subject to a vote at the NFL owners meeting next week in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)

Panthers: Signed agreement to sell NFL team to David Tepper

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers' Taylor Hearn (62) runs a drill against Quinterrius Eatmon (79) during the NFL football team's rookie camp in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, May 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

David Tepper to buy Carolina Panthers for record $2.2 billion: AP sources

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 10, 2016, file photo, billionaire hedge fund manager David Tepper, addresses a gathering during a grand opening of rock star and philanthropist Jon Bon Jovi's Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation Soul Kitchen and B.E.A.T. Center, which stands for Bringing Everyone All Together, in Toms River, N.J. People familiar with the situation say Tepper has agreed to buy the Carolina Panthers from team founder Jerry Richardson for a record $2.2 billion. The people spoke to The Associated Press on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, on condition of anonymity because the team has not yet announced the sale. The purchase is subject to a vote at the NFL owners meeting next week in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)

AP sources: Tepper to buy Panthers for record $2.2 billion

By STEVE REED - Associated Press