The Carolina Panthers have made a surprising decision by parting ways with former vice president of player personnel Adrian Wilson after just one season. This move was confirmed by the Panthers to Pro Football Talk, and Wilson has been removed from the team’s website. The decision comes shortly after Cole Spencer was promoted from college scouting director to director of player personnel. Wilson, who had been in the position since February of 2023, previously worked with the Arizona Cardinals as director of pro scouting and vice president of pro scouting.
Wilson, who had a successful 12-year NFL career as a safety with the Cardinals, has been a five-time Pro Bowler and was named an All-Pro in 2009. He was also a key player in helping the Cardinals reach their first Super Bowl in 2008 and was later inducted into the Cardinals Ring of Honor in 2015. However, his time with the Panthers has come to an end after just one season.
This move is part of a series of changes within the Panthers organization under owner David Tepper, who took over in 2018. Tepper has made some significant coaching changes in recent years, including firing three head coaches mid-season. The team’s overall record under Tepper’s ownership stands at 31-68, and they have yet to make a playoff appearance. With the recent hiring of new president of football operations/general manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales, Tepper is hoping to turn the team’s fortunes around and usher in a new era of success for the Panthers.
The decision to part ways with Wilson is just the latest in a series of changes within the Panthers organization as they strive to improve their performance on the field and build a winning team. Tepper’s commitment to making changes and bringing in new leadership signals a desire to create a culture of success within the organization. As the Panthers move forward, they will be looking to build on the foundation laid by previous personnel and coaching staff while striving for greater success in the future.