The Carolina Panthers will retain head coach Ron Rivera through at least next season, according to Mike Silver of NFL.com.
The news comes after Carolina closed out a 7-9 season with a 33-14 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
Rivera took over the Panthers in 2011 after 14 years as a defensive assistant with the Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles and San Diego Chargers. He's accumulated a 71-56-1 regular-season record across eight seasons in Carolina.
The 56-year-old California native has also led the team to a 3-4 record across four playoff appearances.