Panthers Head Coach Ron Rivera References Jerry Richardson in Team Breakdown

The Carolina Panthers struggled and made mistakes in the Week 16 meeting with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but they beat their NFC South rival 22-19 to clinch a playoff spot.


After the game, head coach Ron Rivera spoke to his players, focusing on the importance of team before wrapping up with a verbal salute to Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, who is planning to sell the franchise after workplace misconduct allegations, including sexual harassment and use of a racial slur, surfaced in a Sports Illustrated report.

In light of these events, Rivera's postgame speech is sure to raise a few eyebrows.