Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper on Tuesday fired head coach Ron Rivera two days after an embarrassing 29-21 home loss to the two-win Washington Redskins.
It was the Panthers' third home loss this season to a team with a losing record.
Secondary coach Perry Fewell has been named interim head coach. Offensive coordinator Norv Turner will transition to special assistant to the head coach, and quarterbacks coach Scott Turner will serve as offensive coordinator.
"I believe this is the best decision for the long-term success of our team," Tepper said in a statement.