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For the first time in eight years, it looks like the Carolina Panthers finally struck gold in the NFL draft. Sunday's comeback win over the Miami Dolphins was a breakout game for Carolina's highly-regarded 2025 rookie class, who made impact plays in all three phases.

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NFL assistants who could soon become head coaches

The NFL head coaching talent pool remains very deep. These current assistants could be next for head coaching consideration in 2026.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 26

Ejiro Evero uses the same word 3 times to describe Panthers' star Derrick Brown

The seventh overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft was coming off a monster year. Carolina Panthers’ defensive force Derrick Brown racked up an imposing 103 tackles, a pair of sacks, 15 quarterback hits, six passes defensed and an interception in 2023.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 11

Panthers DC Ejiro Evero makes bold claim about developing young players

If the Carolina Panthers defense is going to get better anytime soon, they're going to need some of their key younger players to develop and make an impact right away.

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32 notable NFL QBs who were acquired well into the season

It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 11

Carolina Panthers Week 2 depth chart still has Trevin Wallace, Nick Scott starting

To say that the Carolina Panthers stumbled out of the gate to start the 2025 NFL season would be the understatement of the year. It might be more accurate to say that they fell directly on their face right into a pile of horse manure, then they tried lighting the manure on fire in an effort to get it off.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 9

Dave Canales refuses to blame Ejiro Evero after another disaster on run defense

It was déjà vu all over again for the Carolina Panthers’ porous defense, and especially when it came to trying slow down an opponent on the ground. Dave Canales’s club kicked off 2025 with a 26-10 loss at Jacksonville that showed that not much has changed when it comes to the team’s biggest defensive shortcoming from 2024.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 5

What Ejiro Evero said about Carolina Panthers' new tone-setter for 2025 NFL season

Winning in the NFL is as much a psychological battle as it is a physical one. In addition to a high-level schematic chess game being critical to determining every matchup, there's always a component of confidence vs.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 31

Panthers assistant makes surprise appearance on list of NFL's most-influential people

Normally when a defensive coordinator oversees the worst scoring defense in the NFL in any particular season, they can expect to get fired the following offseason.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / July 25

Underrated Carolina Panthers assistant named potential future NFL head coach

If you were only watching the box scores, you might be tempted to think that the Carolina Panthers' defense needed a coaching change last season. While it's technically true that they allowed more points than any team in NFL history, it had a whole lot more to do with a lack of talent on the field than anything they were doing schematically.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / July 1

Former Rams Assistant Commands Horrific Defense

It feels like a fever dream that Ejiro Evero coordinated the NFL's number one defense, but that's exactly what he did for the Denver Broncos during the disastrous tenure of Nathaniel Hackett.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / July 1

NFL defensive coordinator rankings shows Panthers' Ejiro Evero has much to prove

The Carolina Panthers are entering their second season with Dave Canales as their head coach. In 2024, they left a lot to be desired, finishing with a record of 5-12.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 3

Panthers’ Pro Bowl cornerback earns respectable ranking from PFF

The numbers regarding the 2024 Carolina Panthers’ defense are disturbing indeed. Led by coordinator Ejiro Evero, the team allowed the most total yards per game in the league (404.5), and an NFL-high 179.8 yards per game on the ground.

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Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / May 23

News Surfaces That Carolina Could Add All-Pro Cornerback

What if the missing piece to the Panthers’ defensive puzzle is already in the league—and has already played under Ejiro Evero? The Carolina Panthers could be in the mix for one of the NFL’s top cornerbacks, as Miami’s Jalen Ramsey may be on the move this summer.

Panthers' view of OLB depth impacted by first-round draft pick

The Panthers have now made three first- or second-round wide receiver picks in three years, bringing in Jonathan Mingo, Xavier Legette and Tetairoa McMillan.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 28

2025 NFL Draft winners and losers: Shedeur Sanders' disaster

2025 NFL Draft winners and losers: Raiders score big, Shedeur Sanders' disaster

As painful as Sanders' draft wait was, just wait until he arrives in Cleveland.

Sanders still has huge opportunity even after slipping in draft

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 9

Panthers Fired Three Assistant Coaches

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Panthers have parted ways with secondary coach Bert Watts, OLB coach Tem Lukabu and defensive quality control Bobby Maffei.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / January 6

Panthers to retain DC Ejiro Evero

The Panthers intend to bring back Evero for a third season, HC Dave Canales said Monday.

Bryce Young, Panthers prevail in OT as Falcons miss playoffs

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 31

NFC Notes: Ejiro Evero, Falcons, Panthers, Saints

The Falcons lost a heartbreaking game in overtime in Week 17, needing a Buccaneers loss in Week 18 for them to make the postseason. Atlanta HC Raheem Morris expressed his pride in first-round QB Michael Penix Jr.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / December 9

Saints Could Steal Next Head Coach From Panthers

Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero drew head coach interviews last year, and history could repeat itself. Carolina’s defense is one of the worst in the league, ranking below-average in just about every meaningful statistic.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 7

NFC Notes: Ejiro Evero, Ja’Tavion Sanders, Adam Thielen, Buccaneers, Panthers

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles announced OLB Markees Watts is not ready to be activated off injured reserve. (Greg Auman) Bowles acknowledged the importance of every game going forward: “Every [game] is going to be important, every one of them is going to come down to the little things…We have to take care of us.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 7

Panthers DC Ejiro Evero expected to receive HC interest

Dave Canales believes his defensive leader will once again be in contention for a head job, with the first-year Panthers HC citing his coordinator’s consistent messaging and next-man-up mentality.

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Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / November 22

The Panthers’ Defense: Grit, Growth, and Game Plans

The Carolina Panthers’ defense has faced challenges this season, but Defensive Coordinator Ejiro Evero’s approach shows a clear path forward. With a focus on preparation, professionalism, and adaptability, the Panthers’ defense is poised to make strides.

Carolina Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / September 14, 2024

LaBryan Ray, Ejiro Evero Keeping Faith In Panthers’ Beat-Up Defense

Some things take precedence. After learning of Derrick Brown’s season-ending knee injury, Carolina Panthers reserve defensive lineman LaBryan Ray checked up on the Pro Bowl defensive end before tackling anything else.

Carolina Panthers News / Panthers Wire / May 29, 2024

Panthers LB Josey Jewell talks about familiarity in Ejiro Evero's defense

Not everything is new for new Carolina Panthers linebacker Josey Jewell. The seventh-year defender, who joined the Panthers on a three-year, $22.75 million deal this offseason, spoke with reporters following Wednesday’s session of team organized activities.

Carolina Panthers News / Panthers Wire / May 27, 2024

ESPN projects 2024 stats for Panthers' defensive starters

The Carolina Panthers defense wasn’t the flashiest nor the most healthy in 2023. Ejiro Evero’s group finished with the fewest sacks and takeaways this past season, and perhaps their myriad of injuries played into that.