Panthers Assistant to Interview for Patriots Defensive Coordinator Job

Is a promotion in store for Tem Lukabu?

Carolina Panthers outside linebackers coach Tem Lukabu is set to interview for the defensive coordinator position with the New England Patriots, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

New #Patriots coach Jerod Mayo has begun the process of filling out his staff, as he's set to interview #Panthers OLBs coach Tem Lukabu for their defensive coordinator position, source said. A former Boston College DC, he's been with #49ers and #Bengals, as well.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 15, 2024

Prior to joining Frank Reich's staff last offseason, Lukabu served as the defensive coordinator at Boston College for three years.

In 2022, the Eagles finished 5th in the ACC in passing defense allowing 211.2 ypg, 13th in rushing defense (167.4 ypg), and 13th in scoring defense (30.3). In 2021, Lukabu and BC boasted one of the best defenses in the league, finishing 4th in total defense (343.8 ypg), 1st in passing defense (173.5 ypg), 9th in rushing defense (170.3 ypg), and 3rd in scoring defense (22.2 ppg).

Lukabu's coaching resume

2006-07: Director of Player Development, Rutgers

2008-09: Linebackers Coach, Rhode Island

2010-11: Outside Linebackers Coach, Rutgers

2012-13: Defensive Assistant, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

2014: Linebackers Coach, Colgate

2015: Defensive Line Coach, Florida International

2016-17: Defensive Quality Control Coach, San Francisco 49ers

2018: Linebackers Coach, Mississippi State

2019: Linebackers Coach, Cincinnati Bengals

2020-22: Defensive Coordinator, Boston College

2023: Outside Linebackers Coach, Carolina Panthers

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