Panthers fire offensive coordinator Joe Brady with 5 games left in season

The Carolina Panthers didn't spend their bye week quietly. 

As teams around the league got the early slate of games underway, the Panthers announced they have fired offensive coordinator Joe Brady. Head coach Matt Rhule made the call.

"I met with Joe this morning and informed him that I have decided to make a change," Rhule said, per a team statement. "I'm very grateful to him for his time and effort in helping us get established over this past year and a half."

Senior offensive...