Carolina Panthers hire Marty Hurney as interim GM

Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson wasted no time finding a temporary replacement for fired general manager Dave Gettleman.

The Panthers announced Wednesday they've hired Marty Hurney, their former GM, to be the team's interim general manager. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported earlier that Richardson met with Hurney on Tuesday and that he was expected to be hired as their interim GM.

"I never lost the connection with the organization," Hurney said in a statement released by the Panthers. "I've gained a lot of perspective and have looked at things in different ways. I think I can help this team in a lot of areas. I think I've grown. And I feel I'm better prepared to come in this time…