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Tight Ends Coach John Lilly Leaves UNC for Carolina Panthers

Frank Reich rounded out his offensive staff Thursday, bringing on John Lilly as tight ends coach. Lilly comes to the Panthers after three years coaching tight ends at UNC, where he worked under coach Mack Brown. He brings 30 years of coaching experience, including two years in the NFL, coaching tight ends for the Browns in 2019 and Rams in 2016. (Carolina Panthers) Josh Downs Discusses NFL Draft Preparation, Relationship With Ryan Switzer
UNC's Josh Downs is one of the top receiver prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft and is aiming to join Dyami Brown as just the.