Executive Samir Suleiman is fired by the Panthers, with the Kansas City Chiefs allegedly vying for his job.
Suleiman held the roles of wage cap manager and director of player negotiations; Carolina will search elsewhere for a replacement. Owner David Tepper has Brandt Tilis at the top of his list for a front office role in the Panthers, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. Tilis is the vice president of football operations for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Dan Morgan was elevated to general manager on Monday, slightly changing the front office of Carolina. For the previous three seasons, Morgan, 45, held the position of assistant general manager. Now, he finds himself in charge of making all front office decisions for a team that concluded the 2023 season with a 2–15 record and a potential franchise quarterback in Bryce Young.
Panthers reorganize their front office following a dismal campaign.
Former NFL linebacker Morgan played his whole seven-year career with Carolina. In 2004, he was selected for the Pro Bowl and made 59 starts. Morgan, a Miami native, was chosen by the Panthers in the first round of the 2001 NFL Draft. In his senior year, he was named the nation’s best defensive player and received the Chuck Bednarik Award. Morgan had 25 tackles in Super Bowl XXXVIII, a game record.
Tepper wrote, “I’m thrilled to announce that Dan Morgan will be our President of Football Operations and General Manager.” Dan is quite familiar with our football team’s players. and a distinct plan of action to get us all where we want to go. We are confident that he will seize this chance with the same fervour he displayed while playing for the Panthers.
Recruiting a head coach is the next item on the Panthers’ offseason to-do list. 11 candidates have been interviewed by Carolina so far. The offensive coordinators for the Detroit Lions, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dallas Cowboys, and Baltimore Ravens are among them, along with offensive coordinator Todd Monken of the Detroit Lions.
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