Sean Leahy Contributing writer Fri, October 30, 2026 at 3:18 PM UTC · 1 min read About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and defensive passing game coordinator Jonathan Cooley have been fired, the team announced on Thursday .
The moves come a day after the Panthers fell to 3-4 after a 27-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers .
Evero had been in charge of the Carolina defense since being hired in February of 2023 to work under then-head coach Frank Reich. After remaining in the role when Dave Canales replaced Reich, Evero signed a contract extension through the 2027 season this past January .
The Panthers defense has allowed 349.6 yards per game this year compared to 327.2 in 2025. Carolina has also allowed the seventh-most points this season (27.6) compared to the 22.4 last season. They have also recorded the fifth-fewest sacks (11) in the NFL.
Cooley joined the Panthers in 2023 as a cornerback/secondary coach before taking over the passing game coordinator job a season later.
Defensive line coach Todd Wash will take over as interim defensive coordinator. He joined the Panthers in 2023 after two seasons as the Detroit Lions' defensive line coach. Wash will be assisted by outside linebackers coach/run game specialist AC Carter, who will also oversee the defensive line.
Despite the 3-4 record, the Panthers remain tied with the Atlanta Falcons atop the NFC South.
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