The NFL approved the sale of the Carolina Panthers to billionaire David Tepper Tuesday during an owners meeting in Atlanta.

The Carolina Panthers announced today that a definitive agreement has been signed to sell the team to David Tepper, the founder and president of global hedge fund Appaloosa Management, L.P. and a well-known philanthropist.

Tepper, with his cash offer and NFL experience, besting Ben Navarro’s higher bid and Carolina connection. Owners are expected to approve the record deal at their meeting in Atlanta next week. WCCB News @ Ten anchor Morgan Fogarty has a look at Tepper's public and personal life.

Following the announcement that David Tepper has reportedly agreed the buy the Carolina Panthers, Charleston billionaire and potential buyer Ben Navarro says he wishes the team and fans success going forward.

People familiar with the situation say hedge fund manager David Tepper has agreed to buy the Carolina Panthers from team founder Jerry Richardson for a record $2.2 billion.

The presumption, reinforced Monday by a surprise report that claims Tepper's deal to buy the Carolina Panthers has been finalized. The Panthers will not confirm that report. But one local businessman tells WCCB News @ Ten anchor Morgan Fogarty that if Tepper is the guy, that's good news for Charlotte.

The Panthers wrapped up their two-day rookie minicamp on Saturday and while coach Ron Rivera said their is no favorite for the back up quarterback position, he is optimistic about the the potential of this year's rookies.  

The Panthers wrapped up their two-day rookie minicamp on Saturday and while coach Ron Rivera said their is no favorite for the back up quarterback position, he is optimistic about the the potential of this year's rookies.  

Participants came out to run in the HEARTest Yard 5k and and support The Greg Olsen Foundation.

The Carolina Panthers have placed running back Fozzy Whittaker on injured reserve after Whittaker tore his ACL earlier this week.

The Carolina Panthers have signed free agent running back Kenjon Barner to a one-year contract, the team announced today.

Potential Carolina Panthers owner Ben Navarro wants Peyton Manning to join his ownership group bidding to buy the team. 

Registration is now open for the Carolina Panthers popular Moms’ Football Clinic program, which has been expanded to four markets in the Carolinas.

The Panthers have signed free agent running back C.J. Anderson to a one-year contract. Anderson, who spent five seasons with the Broncos before being released in April, could serve as a strong complement to 2017 first-round pick Christian McCaffrey.

Before he turned 10 years old, Ian Thomas found himself staring at the real possibility of a childhood spent in foster care.

The Panthers moved to shore up their secondary with their second-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, adding LSU cornerback Donte Jackson with the 55th overall pick.

A limited number of single-game tickets to each of the Carolina Panthers home games for the 2018 season will go on sale Saturday, April 28 at 10 a.m. EST.

The Panthers have acquired an explosive offensive weapon, selecting former Maryland wide receiver D.J. Moore with the 24th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Moore was the first wideout selected in the draft.

The Carolina Panthers have released a statement regarding the internal investigation being conducted by the team. 

Tight end Greg Olsen has signed a two-year contract extension with the Carolina Panthers to remain with the team through the 2020 season.

The Carolina Panthers have exercised the fifth-year option on linebacker Shaq Thompson, the team announced Tuesday.

If Jerry Richardson taps billionaire Ben Navarro to buy the Panthers, expect a different style of leadership. Navarro is the only known bidder with a Carolina connection. WCCB News @ Ten anchor Morgan Fogarty went to Charleston to talk with people who've worked with him to learn more about what type of NFL owner he might be.

For the first time in franchise history, the Carolina Panthers will open the regular season against the Dallas Cowboys.

Former Panthers cornerback Daryl Worley was arrested Sunday morning after being found passed out in a vehicle impeding traffic on a highway, according to reports.