The Carolina Panthers were extremely close to losing defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero this offseason. He was a finalist for the Las Vegas Raiders' head-coaching job, and would have gotten it if Klint Kubiak hadn't enthused by the project. That wasn't the case, so head coach Dave Canales is no doubt thrilled continuity remains intact in Year 3 of his tenure.
Evero received a contract extension after the 2024 campaign, which was surprising given his unit's historically bad performance. It was a massive vote of confidence in his capabilities. And once the personnel were enhanced, the improvements in 2025 were evident.