The Panthers have conducted interviews with about a dozen outside candidates for their general manager opening this week. For the next step, they’ll turn the search inward.
According to a report by Joe Person at the Athletic, the team will interview two internal candidates this weekend: Director of Player Negotiations & Salary Cap Manager Samir Suleiman and Director of Player Personnel Pat Stewart.
Panthers plan to interview two internal candidates for GM job this weekend, per source – player negotiations director/cap mgr Samir Suleiman and player personnel dir. Pat Stewart.
That brings list to 12 (not counting Nick Caserio). Would expect Tepper to pare it down next wk.
— Joe Person (@josephperson) January 8, 2021
A product of the Eagles’ front office, Stewart already has some influence in shaping the Panthers roster, with the team bringing in several former Philadelphia players to fill backup or practice squad roles this past season.
Suleiman came to the Carolina organization last year via Pittsburgh, where he served as their Football Administration Coordinator. He also has experience with the Jaguars and Rams.
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