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Panthers: Potential new franchise owners

By Brandon Scott

CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 12: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks with Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson prior to the NFC Divisional Playoff Game against the San Francisco 49ers at Bank of America Stadium on January 12, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 12: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks with Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson prior to the NFC Divisional Playoff Game against the San Francisco 49ers at Bank of America Stadium on January 12, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 24: A statue of a panther is decorated for Christmas before the start of the Dallas Cowboys versus Carolina Panthers game on December 24, 2005 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Current Minority Owners

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Richardson remains the founder and principal owner of the franchise but his minority owners obviously have stake in the franchise. Already partially invested, it is safe to assume a few could pool their resources in an effort to purchase a majority stake.

Filled with potential candidates, minority owners: Rosalind R. Richardson, Mark Richardson, Ashley Richardson Allen, M.C. Belk Pilon, Tim Belk, H.C. Bissell, Erskine Bowles, Derick S. Close, Elliott S. Close, Cameron M. Harris, John W. Harris, Leon Levine, Jerry Wordsworth or Steve Wordsworth could be the next in line.

For now, focus remains on the 2017 season and brining a Super Bowl to the Carolina Panthers. News of the allegations and pending investigation are sure to be distractions as the team moves forward with Richardson’s announcement to change ownership a step at easing the burden felt by the players.

Next: Internal Investigation Another Distraction

If the season concludes with Carolina hoisting the Lombardi Trophy, expect the purchase price and potential number of candidates to both increase.

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