Wichita Falls & Lawton, TX, October 30, 2026 —

The Carolina Panthers have made significant changes to their defensive coaching staff, parting ways with Defensive Coordinator Ejiro Evero and Defensive Passing Game Coordinator Jonathan Cooley. The firings were announced following the team’s recent 27-19 defeat against the Green Bay Packers.

The specific reasons for the dismissals beyond the outcome of the latest game were not immediately detailed by the team. The Panthers’ performance against the Packers marked another challenging contest for the defense. The contractor’s name who made the decision was not provided.

Evero had been with the Panthers since the 2022 season, initially joining the team as Defensive Coordinator. Cooley also held a key role in the defensive strategy. The timeline for their tenure leading up to these changes was during the current NFL season.

The amount of any potential fines or the status of any permits related to these personnel decisions were not provided. The outcome of any inspections, if applicable, was also not made public. No further statements were issued regarding subsequent actions or personnel appointments at the time of this report.

The Carolina Panthers organization has not yet named replacements for the departed coordinators. The team will be addressing these key positions as the season progresses. Information regarding the exact date of the loss to the Green Bay Packers was not specified in the provided details.

This marks a notable shift in the defensive leadership for the Panthers. Further details regarding the coaching changes are expected to be released by the team in due course.


Story summarized from the original created by STEVE REED, Associated Press on www.texomashomepage.com, see more information here.

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