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Panthers' retainment of DC Ejiro Evero comes with high risks, high rewards
The Panthers’ retainment of DC Ejiro Evero has its positives and negatives. But one thing is for sure—the defense has to be much better in 2025.
Dave Canales addresses Ejiro Evero's future with Panthers after rough 2024 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.
Panthers HC Dave Canales explains why QB Jack Plummer was added to the active roster
The Carolina Panthers made a somewhat intriguing move prior to this past weekend's matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and head coach Dave Canales explained the rationale behind it on Wednesday. On Saturday,
Panthers HC Dave Canales explains decision to retain DC Ejiro Evero for 2025
Panthers HC Dave Canales explained why the team is keeping DC Ejiro Evero, even after a historically-bad campaign.
Ejiro Evero will be back. How about Panthers vets Shaq Thompson, Eddy Piñeiro, others?
Take a trip around the locker room on clean-out Monday to see who might or might not return to the Carolina Panthers once the free-agency dust settles.
Panthers to retain DC Ejiro Evero for 2025 season
The Carolina Panthers will retain defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero for the 2025 season, head coach Dave Canales announced Monday. “Yeah, I’ve played against this defense,” Canales said Monday. “I’ve played against it in Seattle with the Rams for a bunch of years.
Panthers GM Dan Morgan reveals how Dave Canales handled Bryce Young benching
When Bryce Young was benched after Week 2, his career, at least with the Carolina Panthers looked to be over and done. There's usually no coming back from being ...
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After going 5-12, the Carolina Panthers will stay stable at the top. Is that a good thing?
The Carolina Panthers will return in 2025 with the same head coach, GM, quarterback and defensive coordinator. The stability ...
Grading NFL's first-year head coaches: Jim Harbaugh gets 'A' for leading playoff charge; Dave Canales on rise
Which means it's the perfect time to assess this year's crop of first-year head coaches. Which leaders prevailed? Which ones are already under pressure for 2025? Here, we're grading each of the eight ...
Decision to retain Ejiro Evero proves Dave Canales and Dan Morgan are rightfully betting on continuity
Ejiro Evero just coordinated the worst defense in the history of the National Football League. In most careers, finishing a ...
‘I love this scheme.’ Why Dave Canales believes in Panthers’ defense despite struggles
Just about 24 hours after the Panthers’ worst defensive performance, head coach Dave Canales doubles down on his belief in ...
Dave Canales: DJ Johnson Involved in Car Accident, Will Miss Panthers vs. Falcons
Carolina Panthers linebacker DJ Johnson will miss the team's season finale against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday after being ...
Dave Canales Issues Bold Declaration on Bryce Young After Panthers’ Season Finale Win
Following a couple of uninspiring games, the Panthers at one point this season benched Young in favor of veteran Andy Dalton ...
Bryce Young dominated. The defense set a regrettable record. Dave Canales left smiling
Whether it was a question about Bryce Young’s ascension or the defense allowing the all-time most points in a single season — ...