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Why did Panthers’ Ron Rivera, Dave Gettleman skip Leonard Fournette’s LSU pro day?

Carolina Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman, left, and head coach Ron Rivera, right, skipped LSU running back Leonard Fournette’s pro day on Wednesday in Baton Rouge.
Carolina Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman, left, and head coach Ron Rivera, right, skipped LSU running back Leonard Fournette’s pro day on Wednesday in Baton Rouge. jsiner@charlotteobserver.com

Surprisingly, neither Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera nor general manager Dave Gettleman were present at LSU’s Pro Day on Wednesday to see star running back Leonard Fournette.

But no matter – Fournette will be in Charlotte next week for a private visit with the Panthers, a source told the Observer.

Among the Panthers representation at LSU Pro Day was offensive coordinator Mike Shula, defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, running backs coach Jim Skipper, linebackers coach Al Holcomb and offensive line coach John Matsko.

Joseph Person: 704-358-5123, @josephperson

Jourdan Rodrigue: 704-358-5071, @jourdanrodrigue

This story was originally published April 5, 2017 at 11:32 AM with the headline "Why did Panthers’ Ron Rivera, Dave Gettleman skip Leonard Fournette’s LSU pro day?."

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