Former New York Giants defensive coordinator Perry Fewell, who finished last season as the interim head coach of the Carolina Panthers, is transitioning from his on-field role to a position in the league office. At least temporarily.
ESPN’s Kevin Seifert reported on Friday that Fewell has joined the NFL league office and will oversee the supervision of the officiating department to some degree, although his exact title remains unclear.
Fewell’s title was not immediately clear, and the NFL declined comment. But for months, the league has been searching for candidates to fill a larger role that would take overall responsibility of the department. Sources said Fewell will oversee the day-to-day operations of the officiating department, ensure compliance with the league’s collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Referee Association and handle communication with coaches and general managers, among other tasks.
Fewell served as the Giants’ defensive coordinator under Tom Coughlin from 2010-2014, helping to lead the team past the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI.
After leaving the Giants, Fewell spent a few years with the Washington Redskins and Jacksonville Jaguars before landing in Carolina under Ron Rivera. When Rivera was fired, Fewell took over as interim head coach, but was not retained as part of Matt Rhule’s staff.
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