Panthers: Butler accusation creates first test for new owner

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle, Vernon Butler, has been accused of assault against a female…

Former Carolina Panthers first-round draft pick Vernon Butler was accused of a Class C assault in Dallas last week. Expected to be a big part of the front-four rotation along the defensive line this season, the allegations may come with a suspension depending on the results of an investigation.

For new team owner, David Tepper, the incident will be a first for him to sort through as players report to training camp today with their first scheduled practice occurring tomorrow afternoon. Following an offseason wrapped in controversy from alleged workplace misconduct violations by former team owner…