The Carolina Panthers have decided to retain Ejiro Evero as their defensive coordinator despite a historically poor defensive performance last season. This decision comes from new head coach Dave Canales, who embodies a strong belief in retaining staff even amidst adversity. Evero, once a sought-after head coaching candidate, faced a significant talent drain in 2024, losing key players like Brian Burns and facing numerous injuries to starters such as Derrick Brown and Shaq Thompson.

The Panthers' leadership believes in the importance of continuity, hoping that patience will pay off similar to the turnaround seen with the Detroit Lions. By keeping Evero, the Panthers aim to build a cohesive strategy and foster improvement in their defense moving forward.