Carolina Panthers linebackers coach history

Peter Hansen

Hansen was the linebackers coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2023 season. Hansen's record as the team's linebackers coach was 2-15-0, making him the least successful linebackers coach in Carolina Panthers history.

Mike Siravo

Siravo was the linebackers coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2020-2022 seasons, a total of three years. Siravo's record as the team's linebackers coach was 17-33-0, making him the third-least successful linebackers coach in Carolina Panthers history.

Steve Russ

Russ was the linebackers coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2018-2019 seasons, a total of two years.

Al Holcomb

Holcomb was the linebackers coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2013-2017 seasons, a total of five years. Holcomb's record as the team's linebackers coach was 51-28-1, making him the most successful linebackers coach in Carolina Panthers history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2013-2015, 2017) and had a 3-4 record under Coach Holcomb in playoff games. In 2015, the Carolina Panthers faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl L and the Panthers, under the direction of head coach Ron Rivera, lost 10-24.

Warren Belin

Belin was the linebackers coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2011-2012 seasons, a total of two years.

Richard Smith

Smith was the linebackers coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2009-2010 seasons, a total of two years. Smith's record as the team's linebackers coach was 10-22-0, making him the second-least successful linebackers coach in Carolina Panthers history.

Ken Flajole

Flajole was the linebackers coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2003-2008 seasons, a total of six years. Flajole's record as the team's linebackers coach was 56-40-0, making him the second-most successful linebackers coach in Carolina Panthers history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2003, 2005, 2008) and had a 5-3 record under Coach Flajole in playoff games. In 2003, the Carolina Panthers faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVIII and the Panthers, under the direction of head coach John Fox, lost 29-32.

Sam Mills

Mills was the linebackers coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 1999-2004 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2003) and had a 3-1 record under Coach Mills in playoff games. In 2003, the Carolina Panthers faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVIII and the Panthers, under the direction of head coach John Fox, lost 29-32.

Kevin Steele

Steele was the linebackers coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 1995-1998 seasons, a total of four years. Steele's record as the team's linebackers coach was 30-34-0, making him the third-most successful linebackers coach in Carolina Panthers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1996) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Steele in playoff games.


Carolina Panthers linebackers coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Peter Hansen 2023 2-15-0 11.8% 0-0
Mike Siravo 2020-2022 17-33-0 34.0% 0-0
Steve Russ 2018-2019 12-20-0 37.5% 0-0
Al Holcomb 2013-2017 51-28-1 64.4% 3-4
Warren Belin 2011-2012 13-19-0 40.6% 0-0
Richard Smith 2009-2010 10-22-0 31.3% 0-0
Ken Flajole 2003-2008 56-40-0 58.3% 5-3
Sam Mills 1999-2004 41-55-0 42.7% 3-1
Kevin Steele 1995-1998 30-34-0 46.9% 1-1

Carolina Panthers linebackers coach facts

  • Kevin Steele was the first linebackers coach in Panthers history in 1995.
  • Sam Mills and Ken Flajole coached the most seasons as the Panthers's linebackers coach at six seasons.
  • Peter Hansen was the last coach to hold the position of linebackers coach, leaving the role after the 2023 season.