Panthers agree to terms with Scott Fitterer to become Carolina's new general manager Jan 14, 2021 at 04:28 PM Clearly, he made an impression that lasted. The Panthers on Thursday night agreed to terms on a five-year deal with Fitterer to become their new general manager. Fitterer, the Seahawks' vice president of football operations, first interviewed by videoconference Monday, the final day of the 15 preliminary interviews for the position. "We went through a thorough process and it was a great final four," Tepper said. "We thought Scott was the best fit for the organization." Fitterer has been with the Seahawks since 2001, and operated as a co-assistant GM under John Schneider — who just signed a contract extension through 2026.