The Carolina Panthers have rehired former Pro Bowl cornerback De Angelo Hall as their cornerbacks coach, marking the first coaching change since defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero's firing. The 42-year-old Hall previously served as assistant defensive backs coach for the Panthers from 2023 to 2024. He will reunite with interim defensive coordinator Todd Wash, who was promoted from defensive line coach to interim DC by coach Dave Canales on Friday. Hall's return comes as the Panthers navigate a depleted secondary; starting cornerbacks Jaycee Horn (quad) and Mike Jackson (groin), along with special teams ace Akayleb Evans (triceps), remain on injured reserve. Rookie Will Lee III suffered a hamstring injury in last week's loss to the Green Bay Packers. With only Chau Smith-Wade and Malcolm De Walt healthy at the position entering Week 9, the team elevated Marco Wilson from the practice squad to start against the Packers. The roster also features practice squad players Zion Childress, De Vonta Smith, Corey Thornton, Robert Rochell, and Caelen Carson.
The move represents a stabilizing effort for Carolina's defense as they approach the final stretch of the 2026 season with 10 games remaining.
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