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Panthers fire defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero after ‘TNF’ defeat

The Panthers have parted ways with defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero. Defensive line coach Todd Wash has been named interim defensive coordinator and will call plays, per The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero. The team also parted ways with defensive passing game coordinator…

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 3:41 PM
Panthers fire defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero after ‘TNF’ defeat
Key Things to Know
  • The Carolina Panthers fired defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero following a 27-19 loss to the Packers.
  • Defensive line coach Todd Wash has been named Carolina's interim defensive coordinator.
  • The Panthers also parted ways with defensive passing game coordinator Jonathan Cooley.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Carolina Panthers have fired defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero following a 27-19 Thursday night loss to the Green Bay Packers. The dismissal comes after Carolina allowed 43 points to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers the previous week, dropping their season record to 3-4. The Panthers also dismissed defensive passing game coordinator Jonathan Cooley as part of the staff overhaul.

Defensive line coach Todd Wash was named interim defensive coordinator and will take over defensive play-calling duties. Outside linebackers coach AC Carter will take on defensive line responsibilities, with Wash's interim debut scheduled for November 8 against the Denver Broncos.

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