CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Ben Navarro, at one time considered a primary contender to buy the Carolina Panthers, has been told the sale is moving quickly in the direction of another candidate, sources told ESPN.
Navarro had been one of two leading candidates to take over ownership of the NFL team. The other is Pittsburgh Steelers minority owner David Tepper, who is now considered the leading candidate to be recommended as the next owner of the Panthers.
An announcement could come as early as Monday or Tuesday, a source said.
Tepper was in Charlotte on Wednesday to meet with team officials, sources said.