The Carolina Panthers have retained Ejiro Evero as their defensive coordinator (DC) under the new head coach Dave Canales. This move comes as the Panthers are assembling Canales' first coaching staff, with several reports confirming Evero's return, including the team's official announcement. Evero, who was up for three head coach (HC) openings and had significant interest from other NFL teams for a DC role, is considered a key asset by the Panthers and is under contract with the team. Alongside Evero, the Panthers have also hired Brad Idzik as the offensive coordinator (OC) and Tracy Smith as the special teams coordinator, who was with Canales in Seattle (SEA), rounding out the main coordinators for Canales' inaugural staff. The retention of Evero and most of his defensive staff is seen as a substantial support for Canales, a first-time head coach with an offensive background.
Big win for the Panthers, hanging on to Ejiro Evero. https://t.co/OgbDQQvg4i
More on the three #Panthers coordinators (Ejiro Evero, Brad Idzik, Tracy Smith) who will directly report to head coach Dave Canales in his first year in Carolina. For @theobserver: https://t.co/Z5ChcTGrfT
Panthers retain defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, name Brad Idzik offensive coordinator https://t.co/uB5WoPXqY6 https://t.co/iCRx8m7YFk
Everything we know about #Panthers head coach Dave Canales' staff as of now: https://t.co/qgB2tPQlGS
Panthers announce Ejiro Evero's return, hire Brad Idzik and Tracy Smith. https://t.co/aXH5fGx3LG
Keeping Ejiro Evero and his defensive staff in place is big for Dave Canales, who has a few more offensive coaches to announce (QB, TE, asst OL, maybe a pass game coordinator).
Wrote Monday about the importance of keeping Ejiro Evero on the staff of a first-time head coach with an offensive background. https://t.co/cvctptcIe5
Panthers announce the three coordinators on Dave Canales' inaugural staff. In addition to retaining DC Ejiro Evero and hiring Brad Idzik the OC (previously reported), they also are bringing in special teams coord. Tracy Smith, who was w/Canales in SEA.
Panthers retain Ejiro Evero as DC
The #Panthers have officially announced the return of defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero. They’ve also announced the hirings of offensive coordinator Brad Idzik and special teams coordinator Tracy Smith.
#Panthers retain Evero, announce Idzik and Smith, to fill out staff https://t.co/fJ0o6zXmGZ
Nick Cousins and the Florida Panthers are starting to get a reputation. They’re OK with it. LINK ➡️ https://t.co/iBtmoE6As6 https://t.co/wOqFKWezxL
Stay up to date on the building of the #Panthers' coaching staff here: Who's in, who's out and who's on the radar of Dave Canales. W/ @mike_e_kaye for @theobserver: https://t.co/v47WvJl8TT
The #Panthers are operating as if defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero will continue to run the defense under new head coach Dave Canales, a league source tells @theobserver. @josephperson & @DNewtonespn reported he will return. Evero was up for three HC openings this offseason.
For a first-time head coach who wants to "get (the) football right," having defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero (and his staff) to lean on is huge for the Panthers' Dave Canales. Lunchtime read: https://t.co/cvctptcIe5
Report: Ejiro Evero to return as Panthers DC under Dave Canales. 👀 https://t.co/ZuqRw9isAc https://t.co/vGpNgZt0Sb
Ejiro had significant out interest from NFL teams looking to fill a DC role. But, Panthers greatly value him, too -- and have him under contract. https://t.co/nfqEujV9eV
Panthers DC Ejiro Evero will return as the defensive coordinator under new HC Dave Canales, per league source. Most of his staff also will stay as Joe Person of The Athletic said this morning. Canales said last week he expected Ejiro to return. Called him key.
Panthers coach Dave Canales will keep Ejiro Evero and most of his defensive staff. https://t.co/TYLRKMvK8c
The #Panthers are putting together the first coaching staff under new head coach Dave Canales. Here's what we know about who's in, who's out and who's on Canales' radar: https://t.co/qgB2tPQlGS
Ejiro Evero to remain with Panthers as DC https://t.co/rpiWoi7rAm
Inside the Panthers: • The importance of Ejiro Evero • What Dave and Nicole Tepper told Dave Canales about practice energy • Did Panthers conduct a separate search for the EVP job Brandt Tilis was hired for? Happy Monday. https://t.co/t3iExg6PjH