Report: Panthers to hire Bucs' Idzik as OC

The Carolina Panthers are planning to hire Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers coach Brad Idzik as their next offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

Idzik will reunite with new Panthers head coach Dave Canales, who previously served as the Buccaneers' offensive coordinator. Canales will call plays for the Panthers, Fowler reports.

Idzik has risen through the ranks quickly, as the 2023 campaign was his first as the Buccaneers' wide receivers coach. Before that, he spent time with the Seattle Seahawks from 2019-22, serving as the assistant wide receivers coach, assistant quarterbacks coach, and quality control coach.

The Panthers shook up their offensive staff following Canales' hiring, including firing former offensive coordinator Thomas Brown.

Carolina averaged under 14 points per game last season (13.9), finishing 30th in the NFL in scoring. First overall pick Bryce Young struggled in his rookie season, throwing 11 touchdowns to 10 interceptions while completing 59.8% of his passes.