An up-and-coming play caller as well as a Charleston, S.C. native, Ben Johnson felt like the odds-on favorite to be named the next head coach of the Carolina Panthers. But now, we’ll have to find a new one.
On Tuesday night, NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero reported that Johnson will remain with the Detroit Lions—effectively ending Carolina’s (and every other team’s) hunt for the 36-year-old offensive coordinator. He was set to interview with the Panthers on Wednesday.
