Panthers reportedly plan to keep Matt Rhule

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule's job appears to be safe. Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Panthers reportedly plan to retain head coach Matt Rhule for 2022

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 1/8/22

The Carolina Panthers have a made a decision regarding head coach Matt Rhule, according to a report.

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler (via ESPN’s David Newton) reported on Saturday that the Panthers will bring Rhule back for the 2022 NFL season.

Rhule is completing his second season as Carolina’s head coach. The team went 5-11 last season and is 5-11 this year. There has been speculation that Rhule is on the hot seat, and even some rumors that Carolina’s owner has buyer’s remorse.

However, it seems like the Panthers are ready to let Rhule have a third season. They should.

The Panthers front office hasn’t given Rhule a ton to work with so far. They had Teddy Bridgewater at quarterback last season and Sam Darnold this season. Absent a franchise quarterback, we don’t see much improving for Carolina next season, meaning Rhule might not make it past his third season.

Carolina already made one significant coach firing, and it seems like that will be it for now.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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