Panthers fire OC Mike Shula, QB coach Ken Dorsey

Despite achieving an 11-5 record and a trip to the postseason, the Carolina Panthers' coaching staff will undergo significant upheaval.

The Panthers announced Tuesday that offensive coordinator Mike Shula and quarterbacks coach Ken Dorsey have been relieved of their duties.

The news comes as defensive coordinator Steve Wilks interviews with other teams for their coaching vacancies.

Carolina finished the regular season ranked 19th in total offense, 28th in passing, and fourth in rushing. However, the Panthers' leading rusher was quarterback Cam Newton who recorded 754 rushing yards and six touchdowns. Veteran Jonathan Stewart followed with 680 yards and six scores, while rookie Christian McCaffrey - the eighth overall draft pick - had just 435 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.

The team entered the season professing it would reduce the load on Newton by limiting his rushing duties and incorporating McCaffrey's abilities as both a runner and pass-catcher.

Shula spent seven years with the Panthers and the last five as their offensive coordinator. Dorsey was with the team for five years.

Head coach Ron Rivera will not be going anywhere, however. He signed a two-year contract extension the day before his team's playoff exit.