The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with Ejiro Evero to make him the team's defensive coordinator on new head coach Frank Reich's staff.
Evero, 42, was the Denver Broncos' defensive coordinator last season. The team and new head coach Sean Payton agreed to let him out of his contract so he could pursue other jobs.
Evero had interviewed for the Panthers' head coach job, for which Reich ultimately was hired. He had also interviewed for the head-coaching jobs with the Arizona Cardinals and Indianapolis Colts.
Despite injuries all over the roster, the Broncos finished in the league's top 10 in total defense and rushing defense.