NFL fines Panthers owner David Tepper $300K after he was seen throwing drink toward Jaguars fans from luxury box

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper before a game agaisnt the New Orleans Saints on Dec. 29, 2019, at at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. (David T. Foster III/Charlotte Observer/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

The NFL has fined Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper $300,000 for his “for his unacceptable conduct” after he was seen on video Sunday throwing a drink in the direction of Jaguars fans from his luxury box.

The NFL released a statement to media Tuesday announcing the penalty.

“The National Football League today fined Carolina Panthers’ chairman David Tepper $300,000 for his unacceptable conduct in Jacksonville during Sunday’s game,” the statement reads. “All NFL personnel are expected to conduct themselves at all times in ways that respect our fans and favorably reflect on their team and the NFL.”

Tepper released a corresponding statement expressing “regret” for his behavior. He did not apologize.

“I am deeply passionate about this team and regret my behavior on Sunday,” the statement reads. “I should have let NFL stadium security handle any issues that arose. I respect the NFL’s code of conduct and accept the League’s discipline for my behavior.”

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Publish date : 2024-01-02 23:04:01

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