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Danny Morrison resigns as Carolina Panthers' president

By The Sports Xchange
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates throwing a 14-yard touchdown pass against the Denver Broncos in the first quarter at the NFL's season opener and Super Bowl 50 rematch at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 8, 2016. Newton is the NFL 2015 MVP. Photo by Gary C. Caskey/UPI
1 of 3 | Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates throwing a 14-yard touchdown pass against the Denver Broncos in the first quarter at the NFL's season opener and Super Bowl 50 rematch at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 8, 2016. Newton is the NFL 2015 MVP. Photo by Gary C. Caskey/UPI | License Photo

Danny Morrison, who has served as president of the Carolina Panthers since 2009, has resigned, the team announced Thursday.

Morrison came to the Panthers after serving as athletic director at Texas Christian University. Before that he was commissioner of the Southern Conference, and prior to that he was Wofford College's athletic director.

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"I have enjoyed my time with the Panthers and want to thank Mr. Richardson (owner Jerry Richardson) and everyone involved with the organization," Morrison said in a statement released by the team. "This is something I have been thinking about for a while and the timing is right with the start of the business year. We have made great progress in a number of areas, but there are other endeavors, particularly on the college level, that interest me as a final chapter in my career."

Richardson also issued a statement:

"Danny has made significant contributions to the Panthers over the last seven years and provided guidance to our business operations. He came to us from a college background and learned the NFL quickly. Danny has great integrity and embodies our core values. We thank him for his contributions and wish him the best."

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No replacement has been named.

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