Vikings-Panthers Game Could Be Moved Due to Unrest in Charlotte

Violent protests in Charlotte, North Carolina, in response to the fatal shooting of a black man by police, may prompt the NFL to move the location of Sunday's Minnesota Vikings-Carolina Panthers game.

The Panthers (1-1) are so far still planning to host the Vikings (2-0) for the week three regular season matchup. The game is scheduled to be played at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, just blocks away from where much of the violence and civil unrest has taken place.

“We are in contact with government officials, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and the NFL,” Panthers President Danny Morrison said in a statement.

“We are continuing to monitor events as we prepare for Sunday’s home game.”

However, FOX 9 reported that a source said the Carolina Panthers and the NFL are discussing the possibility of moving Sunday’s game against the Vikings.

The Star Tribune reported that a Vikings source told it the NFL is weighing options on where and when to play the game.

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory declared a state of emergency Wednesday night.

Patch will continue to update this story.

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