Ejiro Evero is officially out as the Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator, canned on Friday right after their Thursday night loss to the Packers. Yeah, you heard that right, a DC fired just hours after a game. This guy, who used to coach defensive backs for Sean McVay’s Rams, is now suddenly on the market.
From Denver Highs to Carolina Lows
Evero’s journey since leaving McVay’s staff in 2021 has been a total rollercoaster. Back in 2022, he landed with the Broncos as their DC, and his defense was *legit*, ranking seventh in yards allowed. Remember that? But let’s be real, Nathaniel Hackett’s whole staff blew up fast after that absolute disaster of a season with Russell Wilson. Talk about being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Then he headed to Carolina in 2023. His Panthers defense started strong, fourth in yards allowed, but points allowed? Yikes, 29th. The next year, 2024, was even worse: dead last in both points and yards allowed. Ouch. You gotta give it to new head coach Dave Canales, though, for sticking with his staff through that. And it paid off a bit! In 2025, Carolina actually improved, becoming a middle-of-the-pack defense and even hitting the playoffs. But this season? It all went sideways again. They’re sitting at 3-4, and that Week 1 sting, giving up 59 points to the Bears, apparently never really healed. So, adios, Evero.
Rams Secondary: Ready for a Familiar Face?
Now, here’s where it gets interesting for folks in L.A. The chatter is already starting: would the Rams even think about bringing Evero back? Their defensive staff, especially in the secondary, could totally use some ‘consultation’ , and some fans are thinking Chris Shula needs more than just a little help. The Rams have poured serious cash into their secondary lately, drafting guys like Trent McDuffie, Jaylen Watson, and Quentin Lake. McDuffie might even be back on the field this weekend against the Chargers. With that kind of investment, making sure those guys perform is priority number one.
Evero knows the system, knows the city, and he was there for five seasons, from 2017 to 2021, when they were building something special. Is it too soon to start picturing him back on the sidelines, helping mold that secondary? The pieces are there, they just need the right touch. And hey, Evero’s 2022 Broncos defense ranking seventh in yards allowed proves he can get results when he’s got a clearer runway.
So, the question isn’t *if* Evero lands somewhere new, it’s *where*. But for the Rams, with their secondary investments and some clear needs, this firing just dropped a very interesting option right onto their lap. Keep an eye on those coaching staff rumors, L.A., because things just got spicy.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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