Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera initially indicated there would be no changes to his coaching staff after last season barring an assistant leaving for a promotion. However, just three days after being eliminated from the playoffs, the Panthers parted ways with offensive coordinator Mike Shula and quarterback coach Ken Dorsey. Defensive coordinator Steve Wilks was granted an opportunity in Arizona and eventually Rivera would need to replace every coordinator – offense, defense and special teams.
Norv Turner filled the offensive coordinator position in a return to the NFL after missing 2017, his first absence from a sideline in over 30 years at the professional level.