text: Even before the Panthers had a new owner, changes occurred. Days after the season ended, offensive coordinator Mike Shula and quarterbacks coach Ken Dorsey were fired. The team later lost former assistant head coach/defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, who became Arizona's head coach. Chase Blackburn was also promoted to special teams coordinator. To fill Wilks', Shula's and Dorsey's positions, respectively, former defensive line coach Eric Washington was promoted to defensive coordinator, veteran coach Norv Turner was hired as offensive coordinator and Norv's son Scott was hired as quarterbacks coach. The Panthers later announced Marty Hurney would return as general manager.
  On May 22, at the annual NFL owners meeting, the league approved the team's sale to billionaire and Steelers minority owner David Tepper. Tepper officially became the second owner in team history on July 9. He later hired Tom Glick as team president. Tepper created Tepper Sports & Entertainment as the team's parent company.
  The 2018 season went through ups and downs for the Panthers. After starting 6–2, the team collapsed and lost 7 straight. A week 17 win at New Orleans broke the losing streak and gave them a 7–9 record for the season. The team did have 3 Pro Bowlers: middle linebacker Luke Kuechly, guard Trai Turner, and defensive tackle Kawann Short.