Overview
- The Panthers announced on Monday that defensive line coach Todd Wash will serve as interim defensive coordinator and that DeAngelo Hall has been hired as the cornerbacks coach.
- Carolina dismissed defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and passing-game coordinator Jonathan Cooley after a 27-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers, citing season-long schematic issues and tackling breakdowns.
- The updated Week 9 defensive staff lists several internal promotions and role changes, including Peter Hansen as assistant defensive coordinator/linebackers coach, AC Carter as outside linebackers coach and run-game specialist, and Renaldo Hill as secondary coach.
- Hall is a 14-season NFL veteran and three-time Pro Bowl cornerback who previously served as Carolina’s assistant defensive backs coach in 2023 and 2024, giving the team a familiar voice for a secondary hit by injuries.
- The Panthers describe the changes as temporary and will use upcoming games to judge whether the internal fixes restore performance or prompt a search for an external coordinator for 2027.