Panthers' Hardy, appealing domestic violence conviction, takes voluntary leave

0914-greg-hardy-getty-01 The Carolina Panthers have decided to DEACTIVATE superstar defensive end Greg Hardy because of his domestic violence conviction — a decision that was made by the team Sunday morning and 

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy has been placed on the NFL's commissioner exempt list until his domestic violence case is resolved. The team made the decision on Wednesday after meeting with the 2013 Pro Bowl 

The Exempt List is the same one that Peterson landed on earlier in the day as he addresses the legal issues connected to an indictment on a charge of reckless or negligent injury to a child. The designation requires that Hardy remain away from all team 

Carolina Panthers player Greg Hardy has been deactivated from the Sept. 14 game due to domestic abuse charges stemming from an incident in May and a conviction in July. However, he played one week prior.

Carolina Panthers Head Coach Ron Rivera talks to the media about the team's defensive end Greg Hardy taking a paid leave of absence and being placed on the commissioner's exempt list, during a press conference at Bank of America Stadium on