The Carolina Panthers didn’t wait long to make a move after wrapping up the worst record in the history of a 17-game season.
On Monday, the team announced they have parted ways with general manager Scott Fitterer. The decision puts an end to a bumpy three-year run, one that resulted in an overall 14-37 record.
So, who’s next for owner David Tepper?
Here are 15 possible candidates for Carolina’s new opening:
Candidates you should know
- Dan Morgan (Panthers assistant general manager): Could the former Panthers linebacker have the inside track?
- Samir Suleiman (Panthers vice president of football administration): Suleiman has played an integral part in shaping the current roster.
- Adrian Wilson (Panthers vice president of player personnel): Another former NFL defender, this rising star landed in Carolina this past year.
- Jeff Brown (Panthers vice president of football operations): Brown also came over to the organization in 2023.
- Cole Spencer (Panthers director of player personnel): Hired as the director of college scouting in 2021, Spencer has spent the last three seasons with the Panthers.
Candidates you may know
- Ian Cunningham (Bears assistant general manager): Interviewed for Carolina’s assistant general manager job in 2021.
- Ed Dodds (Colts assistant general manager): Interviewed for Carolina’s general manager job in 2021.
- Champ Kelly (Raiders interim general manager): Interviewed for Carolina’s general manager job in 2021.
- Brandt Tilis (Chiefs vice president president of football operations): Interviewed for Carolina’s general manger job in 2021.
- Adam Peters (49ers assistant general manager): Interviewed for Carolina’s general manager job in 2021.
Candidates to get to know
- Ray Agnew (Lions assistant general manager): Not only does the Winston-Salem native have local ties, but Agnew is also working alongside head-coaching favorite Ben Johnson in Detroit.
- Mike Borgonzi (Chiefs assistant general manager): Borgonzi has been with the Chiefs for the past 15 seasons.
- Glen Cook (Browns assistant general manager): Cook interviewed for numerous teams in the past including the Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts and Minnesota Vikings.
- Alec Halaby (Eagles assistant general manager): Given his franchise’s recent roster work and his background in analytics, Halaby could be of particular interest to Tepper.
- Joe Horitz (Ravens director of player personnel): Like Halaby, Horitz’s success in his current role and his analytic approach may be appealing for Carolina.
