CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PANTHERS WIRE) -- The sale of the Carolina Panthers may be announced as soon as Monday.
Last week, several reports emerged that suggested owner Jerry Richardson is ready to sell his 48-percent stake in the franchise to David Tepper, a hedge fund manager who is a minority owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The one question Carolina fans have been most concerned with throughout this whole process is whether or not the next owner wants to keep the team in Charlotte.
Good news: Those anxious Panthers fans can rest easy. For now.
According to Ian Rapoport at NFL Network, Tepper wants the team to stay put.
While that’s an encouraging sign, “wants” is the operative word, not “plans.”
If the situation becomes contentious if and when Tepper wants a new venue to replace Bank of America Stadium (perhaps one with a retractable roof so it can host other big events) things may change quickly.
