The Carolina Panthers announced on Friday that head coach john fox won't return to the team in 2011. Pat Yasinskas, of espn.com, has the story, below.

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Head coach John Fox of the Carolina Panthers watches his team warm up prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 23, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Courtesy---Pat Yasinskas/espn.com

The Carolina Panthers announced Friday that coach John Fox will not return next season.

The team also said the contracts of Fox's assistant coaches will not be renewed.

"I appreciate the opportunity [Panthers owner] Mr. [Jerry] Richardson gave me to be a head coach in the National Football League nine years ago and to be a part of this organization," Fox said in a statement. "I have formed many close relationships and I have many great memories. I particularly want to thank the players for their efforts throughout the years. Working with so many great people has been a rewarding experience."

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5975190

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