The Carolina Panthers have announced the termination of General Manager Scott Fitterer. Panthers owner David Tepper was present at the team's final practice of the season on January 5 before the decision was made public on January 8. In a statement released by Tepper, he expressed his gratitude for Fitterer's efforts and wished him and his family well, signaling a new direction for the franchise. The Panthers' performance under Fitterer's tenure was a combined record of 14-37 over three seasons, which may have contributed to the decision to part ways with him. The firing was reported by multiple sources, including Adam Schefter and SkySportsNews.
The Carolina Panthers have fired general manager Scott Fitterer, the team announced Monday morning https://t.co/JYKN1Ntai9
BREAKING: NFL team Carolina Panthers have fired General Manager Scott Fitterer 🚨🏈 https://t.co/2BuOlsBPHQ
The Panthers have fired general manager Scott Fitterer, per @RapSheet & @TomPelissero. Carolina went a combined 14-37 in his three seasons with the team. https://t.co/4ySrMBOAFh
JUST IN: Carolina Panthers fire general manager Scott Fitterer https://t.co/ZXvCEr761b
Panthers fire General Manager Scott Fitterer. https://t.co/3dLgELV1Td
#Panthers owner David Tepper statement this morning: "As we move forward with the new direction for our franchise, I have made the decision that Scott Fitterer will no longer serve as our general manager. I appreciate Scott's efforts and wish the best for him and his family."
Panthers fired general manager Scott Fitterer.
#Panthers part ways with General Manager Scott Fitterer https://t.co/1QtLhPo7wA
#Panthers owner David Tepper at the final practice of the season. https://t.co/eSjyxzn2v6