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Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. The Atlanta Falcons interviewed Los Morris for the head coaching vacancy on Saturday,, Jan 20, 2024, adding a familiar name to list of candidates. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)

Morris hired as head coach by Falcons, who pass on Belichick

By Paul Newberry and Rob Maaddi - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales holds the play sheet on the sidelines during an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 in Tampa, Fla. The Carolina Panthers have agreed to hire Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales as their new head coach, according to two people familiar with the situation. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File) **FILE**

Panthers agree to terms with Buccaneers offensive coordinator Canales to become next coach

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule speaks during a news conference, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (Nikos Frazier/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

New Nebraska coach Matt Ruhle is having the time of his life ahead of opener against Gophers

By Eric Olson - Associated Press

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule speaks during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days at Lucas Oil Stadium, Thursday, July 27, 2023, in Indianapolis. Rhule, the former Carolina Panthers coach, begins his first season at Nebraska. His charge is to rebuild a program that has not had a winning season since 2016. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

New Nebraska coach Matt Rhule wants to win now, but he promises to take no shortcuts

By Eric Olson - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule speaks during a news conference after their loss against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers have fired coach Matt Rhule following a 1-4 start to the season, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday, Oct. 10, because the team has not yet announced the decision. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Panthers fire Matt Rhule after 1-4 start; Wilks takes over

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule speaks during a news conference after their loss against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers have fired coach Matt Rhule following a 1-4 start to the season, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday, Oct. 10, because the team has not yet announced the decision. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Carolina Panthers fire coach Matt Rhule

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) leaves the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex) **FILE**

Panthers won’t place McCaffrey on injured reserve

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2020, file photo, South Carolina defensive back Jaycee Horn plays against Vanderbilt in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Nashville, Tenn. The Arizona Cardinals pick at No. 16 in the upcoming NFL draft and seem likely to target a defensive player, particularly a cornerback. There could be several opportunities to add one depending on how the picks shake out: Alabama's Patrick Surtain II, South Carolina's Horn and Virginia Tech's Caleb Farley. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

NFL draft reinforces Panthers commitment to QB Sam Darnold

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Panthers focus on rebuilding up front as QB decision awaits

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

National Team wide receiver Frank Darby of Arizona State (84) leaps for a touchdown against National Team defensive back Camryn Bynum of California (24) during practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Players who opted out look to shake off rust at Senior Bowl

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) runs into Washington Football Team inside linebacker Jon Bostic (53) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Panthers next GM will have decision to make at quarterback

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (10) runs with the ball as he is chased by Washington Football Team defensive back Jeremy Reaves (39) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) **FILE**

Panthers face growing dilemma on whether to keep WR Samuel

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2019, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy greets a player during the second half of the team's AFC championship NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Kansas City, Mo. One year ago, Bieniemy and San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh missed out on the coaching carousel despite being coordinators of the two Super Bowl teams. The two figure to be near the top of many of the lists of possible head coaching candidates again this offseason when the NFL is hoping some new rules lead to more opportunities for minority coaches. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

On Football: NFL coaching carousel about to start spinning

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 17, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney speaks to the media in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers have fired Hurney after the team lost eight of its last nine games and failed to make the playoffs for a third straight season. Hurney’s contract was set to expire after the season. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Panthers fire GM Marty Hurney after another losing season

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater scores against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Rhule not ready to throw in towel on Bridgewater

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater scores against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Bridgewater, Panthers still struggling to win close games

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (10) runs from Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith, right, after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Rookie coach Rhule has Panthers pointed in right direction

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule sets up before the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Charlotte , N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Panthers coaching staff deserves blame after loss to Vikings

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, left, is sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul, right, during fourth-quarter NFL football game action in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer via AP)

Good news for Panthers: Bridgewater’s injury isn’t ‘serious’

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones (27) runs for a 98-yard touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Charlotte , N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Brady, Buccaneers bounce back with 46-23 win over Panthers

By STEVE REED - Associated Press