Panthers fire defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, promote Todd Wash to interim
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 2:53 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
The Carolina Panthers have relieved Ejiro Evero of his duties as defensive coordinator following a 27-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers on October 30. Todd Wash, the team's defensive line coach, steps in as interim defensive coordinator. Evero’s defense has struggled this season, ranking 30th in points allowed per game. Carolina also parted ways with defensive passing game coordinator Jonathan Cooley as part of the shakeup. The Panthers aim to improve their defensive performance and maintain a competitive position in the NFC South, where they are tied for first place with the Atlanta Falcons.
- •Carolina Panthers fire defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero on October 30.
- •Todd Wash takes over as interim defensive coordinator.
- •Panthers rank 30th in scoring defense with 26.3 points allowed per game.
- •Change follows a loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football.
- •Team aims to retain NFC South lead with upcoming matchups.
- 3:44 PMESPN — Panthers relieve Evero of defensive coordinator duties
- 2:48 PMCBS NFL — Panthers fire defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, make other defensive changes after Packers loss
- 2:41 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers fire DC Ejiro Evero, name Todd Wash interim in defensive shakeup
"The Carolina Panthers are moving on from defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, the team announced Firday, with defensive line coach Todd Wash taking over on an interim basis.
"The Panthers are making changes to the defensive coaching staff. Carolina has fired DC Ejiro Evero and named Todd Wash as the interim.
"Evero has had the league's No. 30 scoring defense (26.3 points per game) after four years in Carolina
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External links- ESPNOct 30, 2026, 3:44 PMPanthers relieve Evero of defensive coordinator duties
The Carolina Panthers are moving on from defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, the team announced Firday, with defensive line coach Todd Wash taking over on an interim basis.
- CBS NFLOct 30, 2026, 2:48 PMPanthers fire defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, make other defensive changes after Packers loss
Evero has had the league's No. 30 scoring defense (26.3 points per game) after four years in Carolina
- Yahoo SportsOct 30, 2026, 2:41 PMPanthers fire DC Ejiro Evero, name Todd Wash interim in defensive shakeup
The Panthers are making changes to the defensive coaching staff. Carolina has fired DC Ejiro Evero and named Todd Wash as the interim.
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