Panthers announce firing of Frank Reich

Frank Reich’s project as head of the Carolina Panthers came to an end after only 11 games.

This Monday, the Panthers owner announced in a statement the dismissal of Frank Reich, who had a 1-10 record in his only season at the helm of Carolina.

“I met with coach Frank Reich this morning and informed him that he will not continue as head coach of the Carolina Panthers,” Tepper said in the team’s statement. “I want to thank Frank for his dedication and service, and we wish him the best.” Effective immediately, special teams coordinator Chris Tabor will serve as our interim head coach. “Senior assistant Jim Caldwell will be a special advisor to offensive coordinator Thomas Brown, who will handle play-calling duties.”

The Panthers have the worst record in the NFL and have already secured their sixth consecutive losing season since Tepper acquired the team in 2018 for $2.275 million.

With Frank Reich calling the plays on offense, the Panthers scored 15 points or fewer on Sunday for the fifth straight week and seventh in 11 games. Rookie quarterback Bryce Young, selected with the first overall pick in 2023, which Carolina acquired after sending two first-round picks and star receiver DJ Moore to the Chicago Bears, is in last place. of the NFL in total QBR and has been sacked 40 times, tied for fifth by a player in his first 10 games since sacks began being analyzed in 1963.

“What are you going to do?” Frank Reich said after Sunday’s loss to the Tennessee Titans. “You’re between 1 and 10. Are you going to feel sorry for yourself? Is there something that will magically fix everything? No.”