Panthers HC Dave Canales explained why the team is keeping DC Ejiro Evero, even after a historically-bad campaign.

One staff member that a lot of Panthers fans are wondering about is defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero. Carolina finished the regular season ranked dead last in total defense, but Dave Canales said that Evero will be back next year.

Ejiro Evero just coordinated the worst defense in the history of the National Football League. In most careers, finishing a calendar year with the worst results your industry has ever seen usually calls for change.

The Panthers acquired Jackson in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks back on Aug. 22. Carolina sent Seattle linebacker Michael Barrett, their 2024 seventh-round pick, in exchange for the experienced corner—something they desperately needed heading out of the summer.

Carolina allowed 551 yards and has given up a franchise-record 496 points this season after the blowout loss to Tampa Bay.

According to head coach Dave Canales, the Carolina Panthers will not be looking for a new defensive coordinator this offseason. Yesterday's feel-good win in the 2024 season finale featured a bit of feel-bad history,

Ejiro Evero has managed to become a regular HC candidate despite coaching on struggling teams. He received tremendous interest after a 5-12 Broncos season, and teams also pursued him after he was part of a 2-15 Panthers team.