The Carolina Panthers have made changes to their defensive coaching staff following a historically poor season. According to a source familiar with the matter, the team has dismissed secondary coach Bert Watts, outside linebackers coach Tem Lukabu, and quality control coach Bobby Maffei. The source, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity, revealed these moves ahead of any official announcement from the Panthers.
Head coach Dave Canales recently confirmed that defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero will remain with the team for the upcoming season, expressing confidence in Evero’s defensive schemes.
However, Canales did not rule out additional changes to the defensive staff, leaving the possibility open for further adjustments.
The Panthers allowed a league-high 534 points during the season, the most ever in a 17-game schedule. Averaging 31.4 points per game surrendered, the defense ranked sixth-worst in NFL history in that category. These struggles have prompted the organization to evaluate and restructure its defensive coaching unit.
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