Ex-Panthers coach Ron Rivera has emerged as a top coaching candidate around the NFL, according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Rapoport reports Rivera has told people that he expects a deal to come together quickly, and it could come as soon as 24 hours after Week 17 ends. The Redskins are among the teams reportedly interested in Rivera.
The Panthers fired Rivera on Dec. 3 after the team had gone 5–7 through Week 13. Secondary coach Perry Fewell has served as Carolina's interim head coach since Rivera's dismissal.
The Redskins have been searching for a coach since firing Jay Gruden in early October after the team started the season at 0–5.