Former Panthers Players React to the Death of Jerry Richardson

Vashti Hurt

1 year ago

The family of Carolina Panthers’ founder and former owner Jerry Richardson, announced his passing with the following release:

“Jerome Johnson Richardson, founding owner of The Carolina Panthers NFL franchise, business leader and philanthropist, died peacefully last night at his Charlotte home, according to his family. He was 86.

Funeral services will be private. A public celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Details to follow.”

After the announcement, condolences began to pour in:

A message from the Teppers. pic.twitter.com/zkMzXTCtJF
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) March 2, 2023

A note from Frank Reich pic.twitter.com/oa5wr0uCz8
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) March 2, 2023

A thought from Dom Capers pic.twitter.com/FqmZxoG0OR
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) March 2, 2023

.⁦@nflcommish⁩ on the passing of Jerry Richardson. pic.twitter.com/OK9c6QvG4g
— Brian McCarthy (@NFLprguy) March 2, 2023

You taught me a lot. You will be missed.

When I loss my grandfather, you filled that role and I’m appreciative for that.

RIP Big Cat pic.twitter.com/4NpxcMRFJj
— Steve Smith Sr. (@SteveSmithSr89) March 2, 2023

RIP Big Cat. Love he was special and the definition of the Panthers
— charles johnson (@randywattson) March 2, 2023

We lost a Good one today! Rest in peace Jerry Richardson. Thankful that he Bet on me!
— Jonathan Stewart (@Jonathanstewar1) March 2, 2023

RIP Mr. Richardson pic.twitter.com/o27b6O5Czt
— Greg Olsen (@gregolsen88) March 2, 2023

A Carolina native, Richardson owned the Panthers from 1995 – 2018.