Panthers Make Stunning Shake-Up to Coaching Staff
The Panthers have fired coach Frank Reich after a 1–10 start to the season, the team announced Monday morning.
“I met with Coach Reich this morning and informed him that he will not continue as head coach for the Carolina Panthers,” team owner David Tepper said in an official statement. “I want to thank Frank for his dedication and service, and wish him well. Effective immediately, Special Teams Coordinator Chris Tabor will serve as our interim head coach. Senior Assistant Jim Caldwell will be a special advisor to Offensive Coordinator Thomas Brown, who will take over play calling duties.”
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) November 27, 2023
Carolina currently holds the worst record in the NFL as quarterback Bryce Young’s rookie season has proved to be a disappointing one. The Panthers went 7–10 last season and selected Young with the No. 1 pick in April’s draft only for the team to struggle on all fronts this year.
Carolina fired coach Matt Rhule last season after a 1–4 start, and interim coach Steve Wilks went 6–6 as his replacement.
This is also the second year in a row that Reich has been fired during the season. He was relieved of his duties after a 3–5–1 start to the 2022 season with the Colts and is now out the door without having finished his lone season with the Panthers.