The Carolina Panthers received a welcome boost when defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero didn't quite do enough to secure the Las Vegas Raiders' head-coaching vacancy. Having him back for another season is good news, but he could potentially lose one of his most trusted lieutenants.
And that could be nothing short of disastrous.
According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the Cleveland Browns have formally requested to interview Jonathan Cooley for their vacant defensive coordinator position after Jim Schwartz decided to step down. Carolina's defensive passing game coordinator has been a revelation since joining the Panthers, and losing him at this stage would be a body blow.