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In this Jan. 15, 2013, file photo, Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson speaks during a news conference for the NFL football team in Charlotte, N.C. People familiar with the situation say hedge fund manager David Tepper has agreed to buy the Panthers from 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/Chuck Burton, File)

Panthers founder, former owner Jerry Richardson dies at 86

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 10, 2018, file photo, a statue of former Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson stands outside an entrance to Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. The statue of former Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson was removed from in front of the team's stadium, Wednesday, June 10, 2020. &quot;We were aware of the most recent conversation surrounding the Jerry Richardson statue and are concerned there may be attempts to take it down,&quot; the team said in a statement. &quot;We are moving the statue in the interest of public safety.&quot; (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, FIle)

Statue of ex-Panthers owner removed from outside stadium

By STEVE REED and TOM FOREMAN Jr. - 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

NFL intrigue goes beyond the quarterbacks

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014 file photo, Carolina Panthers' owner, Jerry Richardson looks on before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Charlotte, N.C. The NFL made it clear Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017 it isn’t forcing Panthers owner Jerry Richardson to sell the team while he is under investigation for sexual and racial misconduct in the workplace. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

NFL says it is not pressuring Panthers owner to sell team

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) celebrates after a Green Bay Packers fumble during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Cam Newton: Panthers owner innocent until proven guilty

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson watches the action during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Green Bay Packers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. The Carolina Panthers have announced that owner Jerry Richardson is selling the NFL franchise amid an investigation by the league into allegations of sexual and racist misconduct by Richardson in the workplace. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Jerry Richardson presents challenge to battered NFL

By Deron Snyder

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 file photo, Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson watches before the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Arizona Cardinals in Charlotte, N.C. The Carolina Panthers are investigating workplace misconduct allegations against founder and owner Jerry Richardson. The team said Friday, Dec. 15, 2017 former White House Chief of Staff Erskine Bowles is overseeing the investigation by a Los Angeles-based law firm. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

Facing misconduct investigation, Panthers owner selling team

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, top center, watches during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Green Bay Packers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Jerry Richardson will sell Carolina Panthers, dealing with sexual misconduct probe

Associated Press

Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, top center, watches during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Green Bay Packers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers announce owner Jerry Richardson will sell team

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 file photo, Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson watches before the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Arizona Cardinals in Charlotte, N.C. The Carolina Panthers are investigating workplace misconduct allegations against founder and owner Jerry Richardson. The team said Friday, Dec. 15, 2017 former White House Chief of Staff Erskine Bowles is overseeing the investigation by a Los Angeles-based law firm. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

Panthers owner under investigation for workplace misconduct

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2016, file photo, Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson watches before the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Arizona Cardinals in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers say team captains and other selected players met with owner Richardson at his home Tuesday, Sept. 26, to &quot;discuss social issues affecting the league and solutions moving forward.&quot; (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

Players say Panthers owner will support them if they protest

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers interim general manager Marty Hurney speaks to the media during a news conference in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 19, 2017. The Panthers rehired Marty Hurney as their interim general manager two days after owner Jerry Richardson surprisingly fired Dave Gettleman.(AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Panthers rehire Hurney as interim general manager

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Caroliona Panthers' owner, Jerry Richardson before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014. The Panthers won 19-17. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

LOVERRO: Jerry Richardson’s story can be instructional for today’s NFL players

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Wofford honors Panthers owner with statue

Associated Press

Panthers announce Rivera will be back next season

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Panthers fire GM Hurney after team’s 1-5 start

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

** FILE ** In this Aug. 4, 2012, file photo, Carolina Panthers' team president Danny Morrison, left, talks with general manager Marty Hurney during the NFL Carolina Panthers' Fan Fest football practice in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers fired Hurney Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, following the team's 1-5 start this season. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

GM Marty Hurney fired by Panthers

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

Panthers GM Hurney fired after team’s 1-5 start

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Column: Owners should leave fashion to Tim Gunn

By JIM LITKE - Associated Press