Add the Carolina Panthers to the list of teams interested in Sean Payton.
According to multiple reports, the NFC South team has requested an interview with the former New Orleans Saints head coach:
Adam SchefterSome of the NFL's highest-profile coaching deals - Bill Parcells, Bill Belichick - also involved division rivals. If the Panthers were able to hire Payton, he would be the newest entrant to join the list of coaches making an intra-division jump to spice up a rivalry.
Jonathan JonesCarolina has received permission to interview Sean Payton for their head coaching vacancy, league source says.