"As the Carolina Panthers welcomed a new addition to their coaching staff Monday, a key member of Ron Rivera's staff prepared to meet with one of the Panthers' NFC South rivals.

The Panthers announced the hiring of San Diego Chargers secondary coach Steve Wilks, a West Charlotte graduate who will have the same position with the Panthers. Wilks, who played on Appalachian State's I-AA playoff teams in 1989 and 1991, will replace Ron Meeks, who was let go after three seasons with Carolina."