The Panthers' special teams units are going through changes in the coaching ranks and return and coverage personnel following a challenging 2014 season, but no such changes are afoot among their kickers.
Carolina's kicker, punter and long snapper have all been working together since midway through the 2012 season and form one of the steadiest trios in the NFL.
Bruce DeHaven, Carolina's assistant special teams coach in 2013, and Russ Purnell – who filled in when DeHaven missed time with a medical issue – will serve as co-special teams coordinators.
Graham Gano
Since signing as a free agent with six games remaining in the 2012 season, has been among league's most accurate kickers, connecting on 62-of-73 field goals and 96-of-97 extra points.