The Carolina Panthers removed the interim tag from Marty Hurney, officially naming him general manager Wednesday.

Hurney re-assumes the full-time role he held with the Panthers from 2002-12. He was succeeded by David Gettleman for the start of the 2013 season. Hurney took over under the interim GM title for the 2017 campaign, after Gettleman was relieved of his duties last summer.

"We are very fortunate to have Marty as our general manager after he did an exceptional job in the interim role this past season," Panthers COO Tina Becker said. "Marty's guidance and vision helped build the foundation for this team, and his work this season was instrumental in returning the team to the playoffs. We believe he will continue to craft a roster that will win games and contend for a championship."

The Panthers went 11-5 in the regular season before losing to the New Orleans Saints in the wild-card round. It was an impressive turnaround from a 6-10 campaign and last-place finish in the NFC South in 2016.

Hurney drafted quarterback Cam Newton and linebackers Luke Kuechly and Thomas Davis during his first tenure as Panthers GM.

He was placed on paid leave earlier this month after his ex-wife filed for a protective order against him. He was reinstated as the interim general manager last week following a league investigation that presented no evidence he violated the NFL's personal conduct policy.