{
  "id": 7355299,
  "title": "This worrisome trend could prove devastating for Panthers DC Ejiro Evero",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/this-worrisome-trend-could-prove-devastating-for-panthers-dc-ejiro",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T16:30:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/worrisome-trend-could-prove-devastating-163024097.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A devastating trend for the Carolina Panthers' defensive coordinator, Ejiro Evero, has emerged as the NFC North visitors, the Chicago Bears, trampled their season-opening defense with 59 points on Sunday. The 59-point explosion also marked the highest scoring game the Panthers have ever allowed, adding to a troubling pattern of their defense's struggles in recent years. Since 2023, the Panthers have seen an NFL-high eight games where they allowed at least 40 points, a testament to the challenges Evero has faced since taking the helm in that position. The front office has invested in upgrading their defensive line, adding stars inside linebacker Devin Lloyd and outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips. However, the Panthers' defense has been consistently one of the weakest in the league when it comes to stopping the run game. Despite having some solid pieces in place, a 59-point loss to any team remains unacceptable and signals a troubling trend for Evero and the Carolina Panthers.",
  "summary": "Since 2023, no defense has allowed more 40-point games than the Panthers.",
  "key_points": [
    "Panthers defense allowed 59 points in Sunday's game.",
    "This marks the highest scoring game allowed by Evero's team.",
    "Since 2023, Panthers have seen eight games with at least 40 points allowed."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Panthers HC Dave Canales is asked about DC Ejiro Evero's scheme, personnel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/panthers-hc-dave-canales-is-asked-about-dc-ejiro-everos-scheme",
        "published": "2026-09-14T18:01:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}