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FILE - Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson watches from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Dec. 24, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. The Carolina Panthers have requested permission to interview four different NFL offensive coordinators for their head coaching vacancy, including Johnson, Philadelphia’s Shane Steichen, Buffalo’s Ken Dorsey and New York Giants’ Mike Kafka, according to a person familiar with the situation. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt, File)
Texans interview Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson

Jan. 12, 2023 07:01 PM EST

FILE - New England Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo faces reporters, Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, at the NFL football team's stadium, in Foxborough, Mass. The Carolina Panthers have requested permission to interview San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans and New England Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo bringing the number of known candidates for the team’s head coaching vacancy to 10, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, on condition of anonymity because the team does not make its coaching search public. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
AP source: Panthers add Ryans, Mayo to coach candidate list

By Steve Reed Jan. 12, 2023 02:55 PM EST

AP source: Panthers interview Reich, interested in Moore

By Steve Reed Jan. 11, 2023 11:49 AM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers interviewed former Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich on Wednesday and have requested permission to interview...

FILE - Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson watches from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Dec. 24, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. The Carolina Panthers have requested permission to interview four different NFL offensive coordinators for their head coaching vacancy, including Johnson, Philadelphia’s Shane Steichen, Buffalo’s Ken Dorsey and New York Giants’ Mike Kafka, according to a person familiar with the situation. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt, File)
AP source: Panthers request interviews with 4 coordinators

By Steve Reed Jan. 10, 2023 02:31 PM EST

The Detroit Lions celebrate a touchdown by tight end Brock Wright (89) against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Lions finally finding ways to win in December on the road

By Dave Hogg Dec. 19, 2022 08:30 PM EST

Detroit Lions center Ryan McCollum (74) pushes receiver Kalil Pimpleton during drills at the Lions NFL football practice facility, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Lions optimistic going into second season under Campbell

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