CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers have received permission from the New Orleans Saints to interview Sean Payton for their vacant head coaching position, according to a person familiar with the situation.
The Panthers have also requested permission to speak to Philadelphia Eagles defensive consultant Vic Fangio, New York Jets safeties coach Marquand Manuel and New Orleans Saints defensive backs coach Kris Richard for their defensive coordinator position.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team does not release details of its coaching searches.
Steve Wilks was the Panthers interim head coach this season and Al Holcomb the interim defensive coordinator.