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Frank Reich Fired by Panthers Owner Tepper amid 1-10 Start; Chris Tabor is Interim HC

K.Hernandez3 months ago
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The Carolina Panthers fired head coach Frank Reich following a 1-10 start to the 2023 NFL season.

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

Special teams coordinator Chris Tabor will serve as the interim head coach.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero already began to examine potential successors, reporting that "t wouldn't be a surprise if they made another run at" Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. The Panthers were among the teams with whom Johnson interviewed before returning to Detroit.

Monday's move comes one day after Carolina lost 17-10 to the Tennessee Titans, a result that prompted Tepper to display his frustration:

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