Carolina Panthers fire coach Matt Rhule

Panthers' struggles lead to Rhule's dismissal

The Carolina Panthers have fired head coach Matt Rhule after a disappointing start to the 2022 season. The team announced the move on Monday, October 10, following a 1-4 start to the season.

Rhule was hired by the Panthers in 2020 after a successful tenure as the head coach at Baylor University. He was tasked with turning around a struggling Panthers franchise, but the team has gone just 11-27 under his leadership.

Rhule's tenure marked by disappointment

The Panthers have struggled mightily under Rhule, finishing with a losing record in each of his three seasons at the helm. The team has also been plagued by injuries and inconsistent play, and Rhule has been criticized for his handling of the quarterback position.

The Panthers' struggles came to a head in 2022, as the team lost its first four games of the season. The team's offense has been particularly ineffective, ranking near the bottom of the NFL in several key categories.

Panthers turn to interim coach Steve Wilks

With Rhule's firing, the Panthers have turned to interim coach Steve Wilks. Wilks was previously the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals from 2018-2019. He will be tasked with trying to turn around the Panthers' season and get the team back on track.

The Panthers' next game is on Sunday, October 16, against the Los Angeles Rams. It remains to be seen how the team will perform under Wilks, but the Panthers are hoping that a change in leadership will spark a turnaround.