CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers on Wednesday hired Marty Hurney to replace the general manager that replaced him -- on an interim basis.
Hurney takes over for Dave Gettleman, who on Monday was fired by team owner Jerry Richardson despite helping Carolina reach the playoffs, including the Super Bowl following the 2015 season, in three of his four seasons.
Gettleman was hired in January of 2013 to replace Hurney, who was fired after a 1-5 start to the 2012 season following a 6-10 record in 2011.
"I never lost the connection with the organization," Hurney said in a statement.