$20.6 billion worth David Tepper levied with a mere $300,000 fine for throwing drink at a Jaguars fan

The billionaire owner was standing/sitting at his open-air suite from where he threw the drink at a Jaguars fan. The moment came after the Panthers’ rookie quarterback Bryce Young was subjected to an interception. It might be an act that came out of utter frustration. Nonetheless, by taking a strict stand over the issue, the NFL authority made it clear that the authority would not encourage any such incident.

The Jaguars vs. the Panthers was nothing but another disappointment for Tepper’s team. It ended with a result of 0-26 in favor of the Jaguars. Young had another utterly frustrating time with one interception for 112 yards. He really is having a tough season as a rookie for the Carolina team. It will be interesting to see whether he continues for another season as a Panthers quarterback.

David Tepper released a statement after the incident

Tepper finally responded with a statement about the fine. He acknowledged the fine he had been subjected to.

I am deeply passionate about this team and regret my behavior on Sunday--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.

This is not the first time the owner had an experience like this. Citing the Panthers’ beat reporter, an article by Pro Football Talk suggested that Tepper was heard yelling an expletive while leaving the locker room. The next day, he sacked the head coach.

The Panthers are on the verge of finishing with six losing seasons since the owner has taken charge of the team. This season especially has been a nightmare with only two wins so far in their kitty.