NFC South coaching changes: Panthers, Saints shake up staffs
Carolina fires two defensive coaches, while New Orleans changes its run game leadership amid NFC South struggles.
Two NFC South teams are making significant coaching changes after struggling this season, with the Carolina Panthers restructuring their defensive staff and the New Orleans Saints adjusting leadership of their run game. The Carolina Panthers have fired defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and defensive passing game coordinator Jonathan Cooley, replacing them with defensive line coach Todd Wash, who will serve as interim defensive coordinator.
Outside linebackers coach AC Carter will take on additional defensive line responsibilities, while Renaldo Hill continues to oversee the secondary. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Saints have dismissed run game coordinator T.J. Paganetti, with offensive line coach Brendan Nugent taking over the weekly run game structure and running backs coach Joel Thomas continuing to contribute to situational planning.
These coaching changes come as both teams attempt to improve their performances in the NFC South division.
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