BREAKING: Ron Rivera Returns to Carolina Panthers as General Manager Following Landmark Deals
In a stunning development, Ron Rivera, the former head coach and all-time winningest coach in Carolina Panthers history, has been appointed as the team’s new General Manager. This announcement comes on the heels of a series of landmark deals that have reshaped the Panthers’ roster and organizational structure.
Rivera, who served as the Panthers’ head coach from 2011 to 2019, led the team to four playoff appearances and a Super Bowl 50 berth. His tenure was marked by a 76-63-1 regular season record, making him the most successful head coach in the franchise’s history. Following his departure from the Panthers, Rivera spent time as the head coach of the Washington Commanders before stepping down after the 2023 season. He has since been involved in various football-related endeavors, including a brief stint as an analyst for NFL Live.
The Panthers’ decision to bring Rivera back into the fold comes amidst a transformative period for the organization. In recent weeks, the team has made several high-profile acquisitions, including the signing of a dynamic wide receiver and a promising quarterback, signaling a clear intent to contend in the upcoming season. These moves have been widely regarded as bold and strategic, positioning the Panthers as a formidable force in the NFC South.
Rivera’s appointment as General Manager is seen as a strategic move to leverage his extensive football acumen and leadership experience. His deep understanding of the Panthers’ culture and his previous successes with the team make him a natural fit for the role. Sources close to the organization suggest that Rivera will play a pivotal role in shaping the team’s roster and guiding the Panthers back to championship contention.
The Panthers are scheduled to face the Cleveland Browns in a preseason matchup on August 8, 2025, marking the beginning of a new era under Rivera’s leadership. Fans and analysts alike will be closely watching how the team performs as they embark on this exciting chapter.
## NFL Schedule
– Cleveland Browns @ Carolina Panthers on Friday, Aug 08, 2025 at 04:00 PM PDT
– Carolina Panthers @ Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM PDT
– Pittsburgh Steelers @ Carolina Panthers on Thursday, Aug 21, 2025 at 04:00 PM PDT
– Carolina Panthers @ Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Sep 07, 2025 at 10:00 AM PDT
– Carolina Panthers @ Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 at 01:05 PM PDT
– Atlanta Falcons @ Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Sep 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM PDT
– Carolina Panthers @ New England Patriots on Sunday, Sep 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM PDT
– Miami Dolphins @ Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Oct 05, 2025 at 10:00 AM PDT
– Dallas Cowboys @ Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Oct 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM PDT
– Carolina Panthers @ New York Jets on Sunday, Oct 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM PDT
– Buffalo Bills @ Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM PDT
– Carolina Panthers @ Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Nov 02, 2025 at 10:00 AM PST
– New Orleans Saints @ Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Nov 09, 2025 at 10:00 AM PST
– Carolina Panthers @ Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Nov 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM PST
– Carolina Panthers @ San Francisco 49ers on Monday, Nov 24, 2025 at 05:15 PM PST
– Los Angeles Rams @ Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM PST
– Carolina Panthers @ New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 at 01:25 PM PST
– Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Dec 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM PST
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