AP source: Rhule files $5M arbitration suit vs. Panthers

FILE - Nebraska coach Matt Rhule speaks during an introductory during an NCAA college football press conference on Nov. 28, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. The new Nebraska coach has completed his staff with the announcement he hired Bob Wager as tight ends coach, Rob Dvoracek as linebackers coach and Garret McGuire as wide receivers coach. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)

FILE - Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule looks on before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 9, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. According to a person familiar with the situation, Rhule has filed an arbitration suit with the NFL against the Carolina Panthers seeking about $5 million in offset severance compensation. Rhule was fired as Panthers head coach on Oct. 10. Rhule hired high profile New York City litigator John Singer of Singer Duetsch to handle the suit, according to the source. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 because of the arbitration suit has not been made public. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, file)