Source: Panthers locked in on defensive coordinator as other job searches unfold

The Carolina Panthers are honing in on a new secondary/cornerbacks coach, and had two promising candidates in for interviews this week, a league source told the Observer on Thursday.

Former Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano interviewed with the Panthers on Thursday, and former Jacksonville Jaguars defensive backs coach/Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Perry Fewell interviewed on Wednesday.

These jobs would not be for the role of defensive coordinator. A league source said that Eric Washington will retain his position and title as defensive coordinator.

However, the Observer reported earlier this week that head coach Ron Rivera will continue to call defensive plays in 2019. The…