The Panthers have reinstated interim general manager Marty Hurney after an NFL investigation found no wrongdoing into charges of harassment by his ex-wife.Hurney had been on a paid leave of absence during the investigation.He is one of four candidates who have interviewed for the team’s permanent general manager position https://www.carolinapanthersfanshop.com/Christian-Miller-Jersey , which is expected to be filled soon.Article continues below ...The NFL said in a statement Friday that its ”investigation identified no evidence to support an allegation of domestic violence or similar conduct that would constitute a violation of the personal conduct policy.”The league said it requested to talk to his ex-wife Jeannie Hurney, but that she declined.Marty Hurney said in a statement through his attorney that he’s ”grateful” to be headed back to work after what he called ”false claims” by his ex-wife.His attorney, Kathleen Lucchesi, told The Associated Press in an email Friday Hurney was headed back to work immediately to begin preparations for the NFL draft and free agency.Hurney’s interim contract is set to expire June 30.”It’s been a very long two weeks for Marty and his family,” Lucchesi said in a statement emailed to AP. ”In this digital age, it’s nearly impossible to overcome suspicion, defend yourself, and clear your name once the court of public opinion gets a hold of a false narrative. The public scrutiny can be devastating and unrelenting. In this case Will Grier Jersey , it was also unnecessary.”Words cannot express how thankful Marty is for the love and unwavering support of his family. He is grateful to the NFL for conducting a thorough investigation. He is also grateful for the continued confidence and support of the Panthers organization. Marty is looking forward to getting back to the work of building a strong and successful Panthers team for the 2018 season.”The NFL said its investigation included a review of available law enforcement and court records, sworn testimony in prior proceedings, and interviews of multiple people including Hurney.The Panthers placed Hurney on paid administrative leave on Feb. 4 when the NFL began an investigation into whether Hurney violated the league’s personal conduct policy after Jeannie Hurney unsuccessfully requested a temporary restraining order alleging her ex-husband harassed her.Hurney remarried in 2016 and has a 14-month old child at home.At that time Lucchesi told AP in an email that Hurney was ”very upset” by the allegations ”first, because they are not true, and second, because she made them at a time she and the rest of Charlotte knew Marty was interviewing for the GM job with the Panthers.”The Panthers brought Hurney back to be their interim general manager last July after then-owner Jerry Richardson fired Dave Gettleman days before the start of training camp to provide some stability in the organization.Hurney was the Panthers GM from 1998 through 2012 and is credited for building the core of a team that reached the Super Bowl two seasons ago.Along with Hurney, the Panthers have also interviewed Bills assistant college scouting director Lake Dawson, Texans assistant general manager Jimmy Raye III and 49ers senior personnel executive Martin Mayhew for its permanent GM position.— Is Ron Rivera in the hot seat?" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteCat Scratch Readera Carolina Panthers communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsAboutPanthersOddsShopStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomThe Carolina Panthers are expected to finish third in the NFC South in 2019New https://www.carolinapanthersfanshop.com/Greg-Little-Jersey ,64commentsIs Ron Rivera in the hot seat?EDTShareTweetShareShareThe Carolina Panthers are expected to finish third in the NFC South in 2019Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty ImagesAccording to BetOnline.ag, the Carolina Panthers are expected to finish third in the NFC South this season — behind the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons.The odds makers have given the Panthers 5-to-1 odds of winning the 2019 NFC South division title. Those are the third best odds of the four divisional teams, which is how I take that to mean a third place finish for the Panthers. Without getting side tracked on whether those two things actually mean the same thing, I would normally give you a homer inspired ‘They are wrong’ response. After last season’s second half nosedive, my inner Homer is not feeling so vocal.Has anyone figured out what exactly the eff happened last season? Well I know what happened, what I do not know is why it happened. Has there ever been more of a penultimate game in Panthers regular season history then the Week 10 52-21 waxing by the Steelers? The Panthers season went straight downhill from there with only a final game win against the Saints’ second team saving a 0-8 skid. There were things that were just not normal about that game and the lasting effect it had on the team. On the Panthers’ opening drive, they drove the field methodically and scored a touchdown to take the lead. What a great start to a game I knew would be a difficult road game. As you well remember, the Steelers scored on their very first play on a long touchdown pass and it was game over. The quick touchdown appeared to deflate not only the defense but the offense as well. That is not normal for the Panthers.What is also not normal is second half of season collapses by the Panthers since Rivera took the reins. Rivera prides himself on being able to get a team to forget about last week and focus on the game at hand. His team usually comes ready to play especially in December when it matters. If not for the aforementioned gift from the Saints in the season finale Brian Burns Jersey , the Panthers would have went 0-5 in December. In the span of eight weeks everything we thought we knew about Ron Rivera coached teams went out the window. So now, I wonder if Ron Rivera is in the hot seat going into the 2019 season. I do not think any of the history matters to new owner David Tepper who is now focusing all of his energy on turning around the franchise. I think that equates to a short lease for Rivera and probably general manager Marty Hurney as well. When I say ‘short’ I mean at least the 2019 season. I do not see Tepper as the kind of owner to make a midseason coaching change… outside of a horrible start. Opening the season against the NFC champion Rams gives the Panthers and Rivera a chance to put last season behind them.If you are feeling a rebound season for the Panthers then you could multiply your money nicely, just place a wager. Bet $20 and win a cool $100, it is that simple. On the other hand being a Panthers homer after the 2018 season is not so easy.