"Hours after we learned of his preseason extension, Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero received requests to interview for head coach positions with the Raiders ( per ESPN's Adam Schefter) and Falcons ( per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero). Evero has received some head coaching interest in two of the past three offseasons, but this is the first we've seen of his name in this year's cycle."
"In 2023, Evero's defense being a lone bright spot in Denver led to him receiving his first head coaching interest, securing interviews for all five vacancies in Arizona, Carolina, Denver, Houston, and Indianapolis. He conducted second interviews with the Texans and Colts and was even rumored to be a finalist for the Cardinals' job, but ultimately, he accepted a new defensive coordinator position under Frank Reich in Carolina."
"The following coaching cycle, continued defensive coaching success with the Panthers kept Evero's name in the running for a number of open head coaching jobs. Of the eight vacancies in 2024, Evero interviewed for three of them. All three teams (Falcons, Panthers, and Seahawks) brought him back to conduct a second interview, but once again, he returned to his coordinator gig with the Panthers, this time for new head coach Dave Canales."
Hours after receiving a preseason extension, Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero received interview requests from the Raiders and Falcons for head coach positions. Evero first drew head-coaching interest in 2023 after Denver's defense excelled, securing interviews for five vacancies and completing second interviews with the Texans and Colts before accepting Carolina's defensive coordinator role under Frank Reich. In 2024, sustained success with the Panthers produced three interview opportunities and second interviews with the Falcons, Panthers, and Seahawks before he remained as coordinator for new head coach Dave Canales. After a 2024 defensive low that ranked last in multiple categories, a 2025 defensive rebound revived Evero's candidacy.
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