CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Tina Becker was named the chief operating officer of the Carolina Panthers on Monday, taking team owner and founder Jerry Richardson out of the day-to-day management of the organization.
Richardson is under investigation by the by NFL for allegations of workplace misconduct ranging from sexual harassment to the use of a racial slur with a former team scout.
The announcement of Becker's new position came less than 24 hours after Richardson announced he planned to put the team up for sale after the 2017 season.
Becker, according to the team, now is one of the highest ranking female executives among the league's 32 teams.