- The Panthers fired defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and passing-game coordinator Jonathan Cooley after Thursday’s 27-19 loss — Evero is the first NFL coordinator dismissed this season.
- Carolina’s defense has struggled (22nd overall, last against the run) and is banged up, missing starters Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson while backup Akayleb Evans went to IR.
- Veteran Todd Wash was named interim defensive coordinator and will call plays (he was Jacksonville’s DC on their strong 2017 unit); AC Carter will take on the defensive line and Renaldo Hill stays with the secondary.
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