Panther owner fined $300,000 for throwing drink at opposing fans

The disciplinary action against David Tepper came after the NFL called the incident, captured on video from a Jaguars stadium box, “unacceptable behavior.”

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CHARLOTTE — Owner Carolina Panthers, David Tepperwas fined $300,000 on Tuesday, for which NFL described as his “unacceptable behavior” during Sunday’s 26-0 defeat to Juventus. Jacksonville Jaguars.

Tepper The video showed him throwing a drink towards football fans. Jaguars from your open box to EverBank Stadium from Jacksonville.

“All employees are expected NFL always behaves with respect towards our fans and speaks positively about his team and the NFL“, the league said in a statement.

Tepper In a statement, he said he was “passionate” about his team but regretted his behavior.

“I should have let the stadium security NFL fix any problem that arises,” he commented. “I respect the company’s code of conduct. NFL and I accept league disciplinary action for my conduct.”

Tepper He is the second richest owner in the league, with an estimated net worth of approximately $20.6 billion. The fine amounts to less than 1 percent of his wealth.

This looks like a $250,000 fine imposed on the missing owner Tennessee Titans, Bud Adamsin 2009 for making an obscene gesture towards fans Buffalo Bills who celebrated the victory.

Video Tepper was originally posted on social media on Sunday by a fan Jaguars, Christy Honsbergerafter recording from another mailbox. Honsberger rejected the request for ESPN pass an interview.

Apparently, the incident occurred approximately three minutes after the defender’s interception. Bryce Youngwho looked so upset after a sack early in the game that he threw his clipboard over the sideline.

The defeat broke the streak Caroline of 342 matches (since 2002) without a lockout and ensured Panthers (2-14) worst score NFLwhat does it deliver Chicago Bears (owners of the first shift of the tour Caroline) first overall pick 2024 NFL Draft.

Caroline traded two first-round picks and a star receiver DJ Moore With The Bears in April last year to move from ninth place to first to choose Young. Soon after the project Tepper he told a group of fans on Bank of America Stadium What Young will lead to Panthers to the Super Bowl.

Since then, little has gone well Young Statistically, he was considered one of the worst passers. NFL. Panthers a few weeks ago they had their sixth straight campaign with a losing record since then. Tepper in 2018 paid $2.75 billion for the organization.

Tepper fired three head coaches mid-season since 2019, including Frank Reich After starting the current campaign with a score of 1-10, Matt Rule after running 1-4 last year.

Since the acquisition, the club has posted a 31-67 record. Tepper.