For the second straight year, Frank Reich has been fired midseason.
Panthers owner David Tepper announced Monday morning he had fired Reich as the team’s head coach, following Sunday’s 17-10 loss to the Titans dropped the Panthers to a league-worst 1-10 in Reich’s first season with the team.
Chris Tabor, the team’s special teams coordinator, will be Carolina’s interim head coach.
“I met with Coach Reich this morning and informed him that he will not continue as head coach of the Carolina Panthers,” Tepper’s statement read. “I want to thank Frank for his dedication and service, and we wish him well.
“Effective immediately, special teams coordinator Chris Tabor will serve as our interim head coach. Senior assistant Jim Caldwell will be a special advisor to Offensive Coordinator Thomas Brown, who will take over play calling duties.”
Reich, 61, was previously the Colts head coach for five seasons.
Indianapolis fired him in the middle of last season, bringing in Jeff Saturday as the team’s interim coach.
This move also marks the second straight season in which the Panthers have fired a coach during the middle of the season with Matt Rhule being canned after five games in 2022.
This is a developing story; check back for updates.
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