CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers have promoted defensive line coach Eric Washington to the defensive coordinator position. The announcement comes on the heels of Steve Wilks being name the new head coach for the Arizona Cardinals.
Washington has been the team’s defensive line coach since 2011.
According to the panthers.com:
Under Washington, the Panthers defensive line has featured two All-Pro selections, two Pro Bowl selections, and three PFWA All-Rookie honorees. Since 2013, a Panthers defensive lineman has earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week three times and NFC Defensive Player of the Week twice.
