Players meet with Panthers owner to discuss social issues
Sep 26, 2017 - 8:53 PM CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers say team captains and other selected players met with owner Jerry Richardson at his home Tuesday to "discuss social issues affecting the league and solutions moving forward." Carolina spokesman Steven Drummond said the conversations between the players and owner will remain private. Richardson was one of the last NFL owners to release a statement in response to comments made by President Trump on Twitter regarding NFL players. None of Carolina's players participated in pre-game protests on Sunday except 17-year veteran Julius Peppers, who remained in the tunnel for the national anthem. That's due in part to pressure from Richardson to keep politics and sports separate. Richardson said in a statement Monday that "politicizing the game is damaging and takes the focus off the greatness of the game itself and those who play it." ___ For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP_NFLNo one has shouted yet.
Be the first!
Be the first!
Related News
- Baker Mayfield and Bucs Clinch NFC South Jan 7
- Panthers Owner David Tepper Fined $300,000 After Incident at Jaguars-Panthers Game Jan 2
- Week 17 opening odds Dec 26
- Risers and Fallers in Week 16’s home loss against the Green Bay Packers Dec 26
- Christmas Day picks and open thread Dec 25
- The Scratching Post: 12/25-12/29 Dec 25
- Panthers 30 Packers 33: Bryce Young shines as Panthers battle valiantly Dec 24
- Panthers vs. Packers: Week 16 open game thread Dec 24
- Panthers vs. Packers: How to watch, game time, TV schedule, online streaming, odds and more Dec 24
- Player prop bets for Panthers vs Packers Dec 23
- Week 16 picks Dec 23
- CSR Weekend Warriors: People helping People; it’s a powerful thing Dec 22