Carolina Panthers Representative Denies Rumors Team Could Be Up for Sale

A Carolina Panthers spokesperson denied reports Monday the team could be up for sale.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network provided the statement:

Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reported the potential sale of the Panthers was a possible discussion topic at this week's owners' meetings.

The report cited owner Jerry Richardson's age (80) and health issues as reasons why the team could be sold in the near future.

Richardson's children are not involved with the franchise.

Falling in line with the team statement, however, Rapoport noted a Panthers limited partner and his wife recently died. Selling that stake in the Panthers is on the agenda for owners this week.

Richardson has owned the Panthers since their inception in 1995. Previous reports indicated Richardson wanted the team sold after his death but only to individuals who would keep it in North Carolina.