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Panthers fire defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero after losing to Packers in major shakeup

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The Carolina Panthers fired their defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and defensive passing game coordinator Jonathan Cooley following a loss to the Green Bay Packers, dropping the team's record to 3-4. Todd Wash, who previously coached the defensive line, has been appointed interim defensive coordinator. Despite injuries affecting key players like cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson, Evero’s defense regressed this season, allowing 27.6 points per game (ranked 27th in the NFL), compared to 23 points per game last year when they ranked 16th. The Panthers are still leading the weak NFC South division under head coach Dave Canales and hope Wash can improve their defensive performance against the Denver Broncos next week.

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On October 27, 2026, the Carolina Panthers fired defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and defensive passing game coordinator Jonathan Cooley following their 27-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers. This was the first major coaching change of the season for the NFL team. The firing came after the Panthers dropped to a 3-4 record, struggling particularly in run defense where they ranked last in the league. Defensive line coach Todd Wash has been named interim defensive coordinator and will call plays moving forward.

Injuries to key players like cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson, along with linebacker Jaelan Phillips' hamstring issues, have significantly hampered the defense's performance. The Panthers are currently allowing 27.6 points per game, ranking seventh-worst in the league. Head coach Dave Canales, who brought Evero on as his first defensive coordinator in 2024, acknowledged that despite efforts to improve, the unit has not met expectations this season.

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After the team's 27-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night at Lambeau Field, the Panthers announced Friday that they had fired defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and defensive passing game coordinator Jonathan Cooley.

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Panthers fire defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero after losing to Packers in major shakeup · assertive framing

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The Carolina Panthers have made the first coordinator firing of the NFL season. asserted

Panthers → make → season

they → announce → Evero

The loss was the Panthers' second straight and dropped them to 3-4. asserted

loss → drop → 3

The Panthers named defensive line coach Todd Wash their interim defensive coordinator and play-caller. asserted

Panthers → name → Wash

In his first season, the Panthers' defense allowed 31.4 points per game, which was last in the NFL, but the unit improved in 2025. asserted

unit → allow → 2025

Last season, the defense allowed 23 points per game, which ranked 16th in the NFL. asserted

which → allow → NFL

However, the unit has regressed this season, as its points allowed have climbed to 27.6 per game, which ranks 27th in the NFL. asserted

which → regress → NFL

Unfortunately for Evero, his unit has been decimated by injuries. asserted

unit → decimate → injuries

The Panthers have played the last few games without starting cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson. asserted

Panthers → play → Horn

Backup cornerback Akayleb Evans joined them on injured reserve earlier this week. asserted

Evans → join → reserve

Despite being 3-4, the Panthers are still atop the lowly NFC South, and Canales is hoping Wash can spark the defense as they seek their second straight division title. asserted

they → hop → title

Wash joined Carolina’s staff in 2023 and has 31 years of coaching experience, including 20 in the NFL. asserted

Wash → join → NFL

He spent five seasons serving as the defensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars. asserted

He → spend → Jaguars

The Jaguars had the second-ranked defense in the league in 2017 under Wash and advanced to the AFC Championship game. asserted

Jaguars → have → game

Outside linebackers coach/run game specialist AC Carter’s responsibilities will expand to include coaching the defensive line, the Panthers announced. asserted

Panthers → expand → line

The Panthers will look to right the ship when they play the Denver Broncos (5-2) a week from Sunday. asserted

they → look → Sunday

The Associated Press contributed to this report. asserted

Press → contribute → report