David Tepper sets championship expectations for Panthers in 2026
NBCSports.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 10:07 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper announced ambitious plans for the team during a July 23 event. Following the Panthers' playoff appearance last season, Tepper expressed confidence in his team, stating, "Like we have a championship team". He highlighted expectations for the upcoming season, declaring the team a playoff contender. The press conference followed the announcement of a new naming rights deal for Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers clinched their first playoff spot during Tepper's tenure last year.
- •David Tepper announced plans for Carolina Panthers at a July 23 event.
- •He described his team as having a championship caliber.
- •Last season, the Panthers reached the playoffs for the first time under Tepper.
- •A new naming rights deal for Bank of America Stadium was also revealed.
- •Expectations for 2026 include another playoff run.
- 3:00 PMNBCSports.com — Panthers owner David Tepper: We are a playoff team this year - NBC Sports
- 2:58 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers owner David Tepper: We are a playoff team this year
- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Panthers owner David Tepper makes bold statement about his team for 2026
"After seeing his team break through into the playoffs last season, Panthers owner David Tepper has set a bold standard for 2026.
"Panthers owner David Tepper's team won the NFC South last season and he's expecting more of the same in 2026.
"Panthers owner David Tepper's team won the NFC South last season and he's expecting more of the same in 2026.
Sources
External links- NBCSports.comJul 24, 2026, 3:00 PMPanthers owner David Tepper: We are a playoff team this year - NBC Sports
Panthers owner David Tepper's team won the NFC South last season and he's expecting more of the same in 2026.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 2:58 PMPanthers owner David Tepper: We are a playoff team this year
Panthers owner David Tepper's team won the NFC South last season and he's expecting more of the same in 2026.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 10:07 AMPanthers owner David Tepper makes bold statement about his team for 2026
After seeing his team break through into the playoffs last season, Panthers owner David Tepper has set a bold standard for 2026.
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