The Panthers are now a team without a defensive coordinator, as Mike Trgovac officially left the team Thursday, turning down a contract offer to remain on coach John Fox’s dwindling staff. Trgovac left along with secondary coach Tim Lewis, who is moving on to Seattle. Fox has lost five assistants since the Panthers’ upset playoff loss to Arizona on January 10th.

Trgovac informed Fox and general manager Marty Hurney of his decision at Senior Bowl practices in Mobile, Alabama. “We had offered Trgo a contract and he informed us (Wednesday) night that he was going to pursue other options,” Hurney said.