In 1993, Jerry Richardson launched the Carolina Panthers with a $140 million NFL expansion fee; in 2018, he sold the franchise to David Tepper for $2.275 billion Nov 12, 2026 @ 8:19amFootball > NFL > Carolina PanthersAthlon SportsJerry Richardson sold the Panthers for far more than he paid to bring them to the NFL. Read moreIn 1993, Jerry Richardson launched the Carolina Panthers with a $140 million NFL expansion fee; in 2018, he sold the franchise to David Tepper for $2.275 billion