Carolina Panthers interim coach Steve Wilks has the support of the locker room for the permanent job, defensive tackle Derrick Brown told NFL Network.
"I'll speak for everybody in that locker room and say that we want coach Wilks to be our next head coach," Brown said. "That's for sure."
Wilks replaced Matt Rhule, who was fired on Oct. 10 after a 1-4 start. The Panthers have gone 5-5 since and are one game behind the NFC South-leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers with two games remaining.
Team owner David Tepper said earlier this season that Wilks could earn the position if he does an "incredible job.