The Carolina Panthers have secured an interview with their highest-profile candidate yet for their head coach vacancy.
The Panthers are set to meet with Mike Vrabel regarding their head coach position, ESPN’s Jeff Darlington reported on Wednesday. Darlington says Vrabel is interviewing with Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank on Wednesday and then will fly to North Carolina to interview for the Panthers job.
Sources: After Mike Vrabel meets with Falcons owner Arthur Blank at Blank’s home later today in the Atlanta area, he will fly to Carolina tonight to meet with the Panthers on Thursday.
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) January 24, 2024
The Panthers have interviewed 11 candidates for their head coach job so far. All 11 interviews were conducted virtually.
The meeting with Vrabel will be in-person.
Vrabel is the most accomplished and well-known candidate among those being considered by the Panthers. The 48-year-old coached the Tennesee Titans the last six seasons. He made the playoffs three times, including an AFC Championship Game appearance during the 2019 season. Vrabel was the 2021 NFL Coach of the Year.
Carolina and Atlanta are the two known teams that have shown interest in Vrabel.
