Former Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Thomas Brown is getting his second chance.
As announced on Tuesday, Brown has been promoted to serve as the offensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears—who relieved Shane Waldron of the duties after nine games. Brown was hired by Chicago this past offseason as the team’s offensive passing game coordinator.
Bears head coach Matt Eberflus stated the following of Brown in the team’s official release from this morning:
“Thomas is a bright offensive mind who has experience calling plays with a collaborative mindset. I look forward to his leadership over our offensive coaching staff and his plan for our players.”
After spending three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams (2020 to 2022), Brown was hired by the Panthers as their offensive coordinator ahead of the 2023 campaign. He did not start out at the position with play-calling duties, a responsibility then-head coach Frank Reich took command of to begin the season.
Brown would eventually take over as the full-time play-caller following Reich’s firing in Week 12.
The Panthers finished 2023 averaging 265.3 total yards per game, the fewest in the NFL.
