Two Panthers coaches, including Joe Brady, to miss senior bowl because of COVID issues
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Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady won’t make the trip to Mobile, Alabama, for the Senior Bowl due to issues related to COVID-19, a team spokesperson confirmed Monday.
Linebackers coach Mike Siravo will also miss the trip for the same reason. It is unclear whether the two tested positive or whether they were exposed.
The Panthers’ coaching staff is one of two staffs coaching in the game. The Dolphins are the other.
Brady was expected to call the plays. Instead, the Panthers will divide duties, while defensive running game coordinator Al Holcomb will coach the linebackers.
Brady was a candidate for a number of head coaching vacancies this offseason. He interviewed with at least five teams, but has not been hired.
Panthers coach Matt Rhule said he is excited to have Brady back if he does not take a head coaching job elsewhere.
Other news
The Panthers announced Monday that they would not retain defensive line coach Mike Phair. Phair joined Rhule’s staff last offseason after spending the previous year with the Colts.
The Panthers’ defensive line struggled to generate much pressure outside of defensive end Brian Burns, who finished with nine sacks last season. The next-best player was backup defensive lineman Efe Obada, who had 5.5 sacks.
The Panthers ranked 23rd in the league in sacks in 2020 with 23.
