CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Carolina Panthers spokesperson confirmed that limited owners of the team have agreed to sell their ownership when Jerry Richardson finds a buyer.
Some of those limited partners could increase their shares and purchase the team themselves, a team spokesperson said.
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Earlier this month, Richardson announced plans to sell the team at the end of the season. That decision came after the Panthers announced an investigation into Richardson for workplace misconduct.
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