Report: Panthers to request interview with Texans' Hamilton for OC role

The Carolina Panthers are expected to ask to speak to Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Pep Hamilton for their vacant offensive coordinator position, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Hamilton is known for his work with signal-callers. He served as Justin Herbert's quarterbacks coach during Herbert's 2020 rookie campaign with the Los Angeles Chargers and also spent 2013-15 as the Indianapolis Colts' offensive coordinator with Andrew Luck.

Herbert won Offensive Rookie of the Year in his lone season with Hamilton, while Luck threw for a career-high 40 touchdowns in 2014.

Texans quarterback Davis Mills also enjoyed a strong finish to the 2021 campaign under Hamilton. The rookie passer threw for nine touchdowns to two interceptions over his last five starts.

The Panthers have been on the lookout for a new offensive coordinator since firing Joe Brady in December. Their offense struggled in 2021, finishing 29th in points per game and 30th in yardage.

Carolina head coach Matt Rhule said Monday that he is looking for a coordinator with experience calling plays, according to team reporter Darin Gantt.

The Panthers are also expected to target Jay Gruden, Bill O'Brien, and Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell, ESPN's Adam Schefter previously reported.