Carolina Panthers Fire Defensive Coordinator Ejiro Evero
Dave Canales said the move came after Carolina allowed 70 points in two losses over five days.
- On Friday, the Carolina Panthers fired defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and passing game coordinator Jonathan Cooley, with head coach Dave Canales naming defensive line coach Todd Wash as interim defensive coordinator.
- The coaching changes follow a 27-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, marking Carolina's second defeat in five days where the defense surrendered 70 total points.
- Through seven games, the Panthers' defense ranks 23rd overall, allowing 349.6 yards per contest, while the unit has allowed a league-leading 12 games of 200 or more rushing yards since 2024.
- Outside linebackers coach AC Carter will expand his role to oversee the defensive line, while secondary coach Renaldo Hill remains in his position overseeing defensive backs.
- Interim defensive coordinator Wash brings 31 years of coaching experience, including 20 seasons in the NFL, having previously served as defensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2016 through 2020.
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