The Carolina Panthers senior assistant Jim Caldwell revealed that his search for a head coaching role has come to an end. The 68-year-old Caldwell was previously the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions, the latter of which he was dismissed from in 2017.
“Right now, the only job that I’m concerned about is the job I do here, right here and now,” Caldwell announced, signalling his intention to stay on with the Panthers. “I’m not worried about the future or anything else. I don’t plan on being a head coach from this point forward.”
Since losing his job with the Lions, Caldwell has interviewed for over half a dozen head coaching jobs, including the opening left by the Panthers and the Denver Broncos.
Frank Reich ultimately landed the head coaching job, beating eight other candidates to the position. He subsequently hired Caldwell as a senior assistant, recognizing Caldwell’s experience and relying on him to report on all phases of the Panthers’ game.
A veteran of the game, Caldwell has been on the coaching staff of two Super Bowl-winning teams—in 2006, he was the assistant head coach of the Indianapolis Colts and in 2012 he served as the offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens.
