Ejiro Evero Staying With Panthers

Ejiro Evero Staying With Panthers

10 months ago

Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero is staying with the team for the 2024 season, and most of his defensive staff is expected to return as well. The 43-year-old drew strong interest from other teams this hiring cycle after overseeing the NFL's fourth-ranked defense in 2023 -- the second year in a row Evero had a top-10 defense. He interviewed for head-coaching positions with the Seattle Seahawks, Atlanta Falcons and Panthers. Evero signed a three-year deal worth just over $9 million in 2023, which put him among the highest-paid defensive coordinators in the league. Carolina blocked at least three teams' requests to speak with Evero for their defensive-coordinator jobs. The move to retain Evero in Carolina will be a big plus for what is an already strong defense.

Source: The Athletic - Joseph Person