The Carolina Panthers have fired coach Ron Rivera with four games remaining in his ninth season with the team. Four years removed from leading the Panthers to a 15-1 record and a Super Bowl appearance, Rivera departs a Carolina team that is 5-7 and likely to miss the postseason for the second straight season, despite having the NFL’s No. “I believe this is the best decision for the long-term success of our team,” Panthers owner Daivd Tepper said in a statement. I will immediately begin the search for the next head coach of the Carolina Panthers.”AdvertisementSecondary coach Perry Fewell will serve as interim head coach, with offensive coordinator Norv Turner transitioning to special assistant to the head coach. Quarterbacks coach Scott Turner is the new offensive coordinator.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 03, 2019 20:37 UTC