The Carolina Panthers season has been brutal enough, but now they have another blemish on their disappointing season.
Panthers owner David Tepper was fined $300,000 by the NFL for what they say is “unacceptable conduct” during Sunday’s 26-0 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Tepper was caught on video throwing a drink in the direction of Jaguars fans from his open-air suite at Jacksonville’s EverBank Stadium, during the game, in a video that circulated on sports social media platforms.
“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,” the league said in an official statement.
Tepper in a statement said he is “passionate” about his team while also expressing his regret for his behavior.
“I should have let NFL stadium security handle any issues that arose,” Tepper said. “I respect the NFL’s code of conduct and accept the League’s discipline for my behavior.”
