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3mo ago

Panthers Extend DC Ejiro Evero as Raiders and Falcons Seek Head-Coach Interviews

His new deal reportedly runs through 2027, which still permits head-coach interviews.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) looks to elude Carolina Panthers safety Lathan Ransom (22) during the second half of the NFC Wild Card Round game between the Carolina Panthers and the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2018; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Rams safeties coach Ejiro Evero against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Head coach Dave Canales said Evero has signed an extension and will "absolutely" return as Carolina's defensive coordinator in 2026.
  • The Athletic's Joe Person reported the extension runs through the 2027 season, clarifying earlier uncertainty about his contract.
  • ESPN's Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler reported that the Raiders and Falcons requested permission to interview Evero for their head-coaching vacancies.
  • The Las Vegas Review-Journal said the Raiders added Evero to their candidate list as they expanded their search.
  • Evero remains a recurring head-coach candidate after prior interviews in 2023 and 2024, with evaluations shaped by Carolina's swing from 4th to 32nd to 16th in defense and scrutiny of the final drive in the Wild Card loss to the Rams.