Report: Panthers Fire Three Coaches

The coaching carousel has started for the Carolina Panthers. NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that the Panthers have fired special team’s coordinator Chase Backburn, offensive line coach Pat Myer and defensive line coach Frank Okam.

The #Panthers have fired OL coach Pat Meyer, special teams coach Chase Blackburn and DL coach Frank Okam, source say.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 11, 2022

Blackburn, who spent seven years in Carolina as a player and coach, thanked the Panthers for the opportunity via Twitter.

Can’t thank the @Panthers enough for my time as a player and a coach. Unfortunately all good things must come to an end. I wish nothing but the best to the city of Charlotte and all my @Panthers players that I care so deeply for!!

— Chase Blackburn (@Blackburn5793) January 11, 2022

The most important coaching decision Matt Rhule and company have yet to make is that of offensive coordinator. Expect more changes to come as the Panthers look to bounce back from back to back five-win seasons.