A video captured Tepper throwing a drink
through the owner's box window in the direction of Jaguars fans
toward the end of the Panthers' 14th loss of the season.
"All NFL personnel are expected to conduct themselves at all
times in ways that respect our fans and favorably reflect on
their team and the NFL," the league said in a statement Tuesday.
Tepper issued his first comments about the incident after the
fine was announced.
"I am deeply passionate about this team and regret my behavior
on Sunday," Tepper's statement said. "I should have let NFL
stadium security handle any issues that arose. I respect the
NFL's code of conduct and accept the league's discipline for my
behavior."
Tepper, 66, purchased the Panthers from Jerry Richardson in
2018.
The Panthers (2-14) own the worst record in the league entering
the final week of the regular season, but the Chicago Bears own
their first-round draft pick in April after Carolina traded with
Chicago to move from ninth to No. 1 last April and select
quarterback Bryce Young.
Tepper fired coach Frank Reich 11 games into his first season on
the job.
--Field Level Media
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