The Steelers want to interview Ejiro Evero to be their head coach.
The Panthers' defense has not exactly been good under Evero. In 2024, the coordinator led the defense that allowed the most points in NFL history. Surprisingly, The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the most surprising teams in need of a coach after Mike Tomlin stepped down, and while there are other candidates, they could nab EveroJan 12, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin before an AFC Wild Card Round game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium.
Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images | Barry Reeger-Imagn Images The NFL world stood still for a moment on Wednesday afternoon. The longest-tenured coach in the league, Mike Tomlin, stepped down from the Pittsburgh Steelers. He didn't finish with a losing record even once. The Steelers are now in an unfamiliar situation. They've had four coaches since 1970, which is just unprecedented. In their search for a new one, they have joined the chorus of those looking at Panthers DC Ejiro Evero.Evero is well-respected around the league. He has had head coaching interviews before, but he hasn't been offered a position. His leadership and understanding of football are clear skills, though his scheme may leave some to be desired. On one hand, the Panthers do not have a ton of talent on defense, namely talent with the ability to pressure the quarterback. Without that, most schemes will fail, and Evero's zone scheme didn't work. However, the Panthers believe that more talent and more pressure on the opposing QB will allow Evero to thrive as a defensive coordinator. Other teams may also believe this. The Atlanta Falcons also requested an interview with Evero. Interestingly, they've seen the fruits of his scheme up close and personal. They have the edge talent now, with Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr., to make it work potentially. The Las Vegas Raiders, who are rivals with Evero's former team, the Denver Broncos, have also requested an interview. There are still, even with the New York Giants off the board, eight vacancies across the NFL. Could this be the year Evero gets his shot and leaves? That might happen, and it might throw Carolina's defense into turmoil.Zachary Roberts is a journalist with a wide variety of experience covering basketball, golf, entertainment, video games, music, football, baseball, and hockey. He currently covers Charlotte sports teams and has been featured on Sportskeeda, Yardbarker, MSN, and On SI.Texans vs. Patriots Prediction, Odds, Spread, Injuries, Trends for NFL Divisional Round
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