Editor’s note: After this story was written — but before it was published — Jason LaCanfora of CBS Sports reported that current Pittsburgh Steelers minority owner David Tepper is the leading candidate to purchase the team, and an announcement of the sale could be made as early as next week. However, because there is no finalized deal between the Panthers and Tepper, and because it is our belief this story needs to be shared, we have decided to run our story as scheduled. -BS
South Carolina billionaire — and potential future owner of the Carolina Panthers — Ben Navarro wants Peyton Manning to join his bid to purchase Charlotte’s NFL franchise.