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Panthers announce Norv Turner as new offensive coordinator

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers have hired Norv Turner as the team’s new offensive coordinator.

The announcement comes just days after the Panthers removed Mike Shula from the position.

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Turner comes to Charlotte having coached 32 seasons in the NFL, including 15 seasons as a head coach and 11 as an offensive coordinator.

As offensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys (1991-93), he helped the Cowboys win Super Bowl XXVII and XXVIII.

“Nov has coached Hall of Famers, he’s set a lot of people on the career paths that they’ve had,” said head coach Ron Rivera. “I’m excited about his knowledge and his offensive prowess. It’s going to be invaluable to us have him evaluate our personnel and help take our quarterback to another level.”

Turner most recently served as the offensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings from 2014-16. In 2015, Turner’s offense ranked fourth in the NFL in rushing as Adrian Peterson led the NFL in rushing yards (1,485) and the Vikings finished with an 11-5 record and the NFC North title. The Vikings were also the least-penalized offensive unit in the league and had the fourth-fewest turnovers in the league.

Previously, Turner also served as offensive coordinator for Dallas (1991-93), San Diego (2001), Miami (2002-03), San Francisco (2006) and Cleveland (2013).

Turner made his NFL debut with the Los Angeles Rams, coaching wide receivers from 1985-86 and wide receivers and tight ends from 1987-90. Turner was part of a Rams team that won the NFC West in 1985, and earned four trips to the playoffs in his six seasons with the club.

Turner began his coaching career in 1975, serving as a graduate assistant for Oregon, his alma mater. He spent nine seasons (1976-1984) at Southern California before entering the NFL.

Turner was born in Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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