NFL head coach reportedly fired after disappointing start to 2022 season

Matt Rhule became the first NFL coach to be fired as reports surfaced on Monday that the Carolina Panthers had moved on from the coach, who was in his third season. He went 11-27 with the Panthers.

Rhule was asked about his job security after Sunday’s loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

“I hope you guys know I’m here to talk about the game, I’ve always been very forthright with you guys,” Rhule said. “I have nothing to say about that now.”

Rhule has already been mentioned for possible college jobs, from Arizona State to Nebraska, because of his college success at Temple and Baylor, which lifted his coaching profile that led to an NFL opportunity.

Panthers fired HC Matt Rhule, who has gone 11-27 during his three seasons in Carolina.

Rhule leaves Carolina with four years left on the seven-year contract he received from Panthers’ owner David Tepper in January 2020.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 10, 2022

Matt Rhule on if he has talked to owner David Tepper about his job security. pic.twitter.com/wFH06xt9Ay

— Steve Reed (@SteveReedAP) October 9, 2022

Keith Farner

A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.