Panthers part ways with two members of their front office, per report

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jason C. Jones | Last updated May 23, 2025 8:31 AM ET

The Carolina Panthers have reportedly parted ways with two members of their scouting department.

According to The Athletic's Joe Person, the Panthers cut director of player personnel Cole Spencer and national college scout Robert Haines on Thursday.

Some changes in the Panthers’ scouting department. Director of player personnel Cole Spencer and longtime college scout Robert Haines both have been let go, per league source.
— Joe Person (@josephperson) May 22, 2025

Spencer was in his fourth season with Carolina and was promoted two years ago after initially joining the team as the director of college scouting in 2021. He spent 11 seasons (2010-20) with the Washington Commanders' scouting department before joining the Panthers.

Haines was one of the longest tenure personnel with 22 years of experience, mostly in the Panthers scouting department. The North Carolina native worked his way up from being a video assistant and held multiple different positions in the organization.

Both moves come one month after the 2025 NFL Draft. Haines was the lead scout involved with drafting Luke Kuechly, Jaycee Horn, and Bryce Young in his career.

Person added that the vacated positions won't be filled externally at this point.

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