The Carolina Panthers are expected to target former NFL head coaches Jay Gruden and Bill O'Brien in their search for a new offensive coordinator, league sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The Panthers also are expected to be interested in talking with Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell about their vacancy at the position, sources tell Schefter.
Carolina enters Sunday's season finale ranked 30th in the NFL in total offense and 29th in scoring. Senior assistant Jeff Nixon has served as the Panthers' interim offensive coordinator since Joe Brady was fired last month.
Sources previously told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that the Panthers plan to keep Matt Rhule as their head coach for 2022 and will begin their search for a new offensive coordinator this coming week.