The Carolina Panthers have now spoken with their ninth head-coaching candidate.
As announced on Thursday, the team has completed their virtual interview with Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik.
Slowik is currently in his first year as an NFL play-caller. He’s orchestrated the 12th-ranked offense for the AFC South champions, who are fresh off a dominant Wild Card Round victory over the Cleveland Browns.
That group is led by the rookie quarterback in Stroud, whom the Panthers passed up on with the first overall pick of the 2023 NFL draft. Stroud, an Offensive Rookie of the Year favorite, has thrown for 4,108 yards, 23 touchdowns and just five interceptions.
Prior to his current role in Houston, Slowik spent six years with the San Francisco 49ers under head coach Kyle Shanahan. He served in numerous positions including offensive passing game coordinator, offensive pass game specialist, offensive assistant and defensive quality control coach.
The Panthers will also be interviewing Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales before the end of the day.
