Panthers fire General Manager as losing streak continues

CHARLOTTE, NC (AP) – The Panthers have fired general manager Marty Hurney after the team lost eight of its last nine games and failed to make the playoffs for a third straight season.

Hurney’s contract was set to expire after the season. The team will immediately begin looking for a replacement. Hurney had been in his second stint with the Panthers as their general manager.

The Panthers made four playoff appearances under Hurney, won two division titles and played in one NFC Championship game, resulting in a trip to the Super Bowl  in the 2003 season.