The NFL and the Carolina Panthers have both declined to comment on a video involving Panthers owner David Tepper, which surfaced following the team's loss on Sunday. The video, which has been circulating, has prompted requests for comments from various media outlets. A team spokesman stated that Falcons owner Arthur Blank would not be speaking regarding the future of Coach Smith. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy acknowledged awareness of the video but offered no further comment. The Panthers' team spokesperson also declined to comment on the incident, which occurred in Jacksonville. Calls for the NFL to make a statement have been made, but as of yet, there has been no official response from either the NFL or the Panthers organization.
20 hours later... and David Tepper/ the Panthers still not releasing a statement is WILD
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Team spokesperson for #Panthers has declined comment on the video of owner David Tepper that is circulating.
A #Panthers team spokesperson has declined comment on David Tepper’s suite video.
Heard back from the Panthers. They declined comment. https://t.co/QvmTHXkSRR
NFL spokesman tells me “We are aware of the video and have no further comment at this time.” https://t.co/q0SpkZNK9p
NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy on David Tepper incident in Jacksonville: "We are aware of the video and have no further comment at this time."
Reached out to the team and the league for comment on the David Tepper video. Waiting for responses.
#Falcons owner Arthur Blank was requested. “He’s not going to talk,” a team spokesman said.