Panthers react to coaching changes following Evero's dismissal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 9:11 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
The Carolina Panthers are adjusting after firing defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and defensive passing game coordinator Jonathan Cooley. The decision follows a 27-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers, during which the team’s defensive struggles were highlighted. Head coach Dave Canales noted that players displayed appropriate emotions, including sadness, in response to the firings. Interim defensive coordinator Todd Wash will lead the team moving forward, as they face the Denver Broncos next. The Panthers are looking to improve their defensive rankings, currently standing 28th in points allowed and 30th in rushing yards given up per game.
- •Panthers hold a 3-4 record and are first in the NFC South.
- •Ejiro Evero was dismissed after a loss to the Packers.
- •Todd Wash steps in as interim defensive coordinator.
- •Players had mixed reactions, with some feeling sadness about the firings.
- •Next game is against the Denver Broncos.
- 9:11 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers’ Dave Canales reveals players’ reaction to Ejiro Evero firing
"The Carolina Panthers are clinging to first place in the usually shoddy NFC South at 3-4, but they are not satisfied with merely representing the NFL’s worst division. This squad was less than a minute away from upsetting the Los Angeles Rams in the playoffs. Continued growth is expected, and sometimes that entails big changes . An adjustment […] The post Panthers’ Dave Canales reveals players’ reaction to Ejiro Evero firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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