The Panthers have conducted their 11th interview for their head coaching opening, the team announced.Carolina completed a virtual meeting with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson on Friday. Johnson also had a virtual interview with commanders on Friday.He was the Lions’ passing game coordinator in 2021 before serving as the offensive coordinator in 2022. The Lions finished in the top five in both total offense and passing yards under Johnson.Johnson spent his first seven seasons with the Dolphins before landing in Detroit in 2020. 4,444 4,444 Johnson was considered the favorite for the Carolina job, but he was also considered the favorite last year before he announced he would withdraw from consideration and remain . Detroit.At 37, he would be the youngest head coach in the NFL if hired. Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo, who is three months older than Johnson, is currently the youngest head coach in the NFL.The Panthers also interviewed Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales, Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik and Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan. Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken, Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith and Panthers interim head coach Chris Tabor..