by: Brian Jones 1 hour ago brianjones_93
The Las Vegas Raiders have requested to interview Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero for their head coaching job, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Evero has been the Panthers’ DC since the 2023 season and has helped the team win the NFC South this year.
The Panthers’ defense allowed 380 points in 2025. It’s a big improvement from 2024, as the group surrendered an NFL-record 534 points. The 380 points resulted in the Panthers finishing 15th in the NFL in scoring defense.
Raiders requested permission to interview Panthers DC Ejiro Evero for their head coach vacancy. pic.twitter.com/TYcoDoHIZc
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 11, 2026
After the Panthers lost to the Los Angeles Rams in the playoffs on Saturday, head coach Dave Canales was asked if he wanted to keep Ejiro Evero as defensive coordinator. “Absolutely, yeah, 100 percent,” Canales said, per Darrin Gantt and Kassidy Hill of Panthers.com.
“I have complete trust in Ejiro. Love the way that he’s brought this group to play quality football together, and he’s got my full support. Love our scheme, love what we do there, and getting our guys to play together when we execute this scheme, it’s really difficult to play against, and the guys have found a way to play together, communicate together.