Panthers fire coach Frank Reich after 11 games

Field Level Media|published: Mon 27th November, 10:16 2023

Nov 26, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich looks on from the sideline during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. credits: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

The Carolina Panthers fired head coach Frank Reich on Monday just 11 games into his tenure.

The Panthers dropped to 1-10 after Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Tennessee Titans. Special teams coach Chris Tabor has been installed as the interim head coach, the team announced.

"I met with Coach Reich this morning and informed him that he will not continue as head coach of the Carolina Panthers," Panthers owner David Tepper said in a statement Monday. "I want to thank Frank for his dedication and service, and we wish him well."

Offensive coordinator Thomas Brown will take over offensive play-calling duties with help from senior assistant coach Jim Caldwell.

The Athletic reported Sunday afternoon that Tepper angrily exited the Panthers' locker room after Sunday's loss and shouted an expletive in frustration.

Reich was hired in January as the sixth head coach in Panthers' franchise history. Tepper fired Matt Rhule in October 2022 after a 1-4 start to that campaign despite owing the first head coach he fired with the franchise more than $40 million.

Reich has three-plus years worth roughly $30 million remaining on his four-year deal.

Reich posted a 40-33-1 record in four-plus seasons in Indianapolis and guided the club to two postseason appearances.

—Field Level Media

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