Carolina Panthers safeties coach history

Bert Watts

Watts was the safeties coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2023 season. Watts' record as the team's safeties coach was 2-15-0, making him the third-most successful safeties coach in Carolina Panthers history.

Richard Rodgers

Rodgers was the safeties coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2016-2017, 2019 seasons, a total of three years. Rodgers' record as the team's safeties coach was 22-26-0, making him the second-most successful safeties coach in Carolina Panthers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2017) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Rodgers in playoff games.

Mike Gillhamer

Gillhamer was the safeties coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2004-2008 seasons, a total of five years. Gillhamer's record as the team's safeties coach was 45-35-0, making him the most successful safeties coach in Carolina Panthers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2005, 2008) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Gillhamer in playoff games.


Carolina Panthers safeties coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Bert Watts 2023 2-15-0 11.8% 0-0
Richard Rodgers 2016-2017, 2019 22-26-0 45.8% 0-1
Mike Gillhamer 2004-2008 45-35-0 56.3% 2-2

Carolina Panthers safeties coach facts

  • Mike Gillhamer was the first safeties coach in Panthers history in 2004.
  • Mike Gillhamer coached the most seasons as the Panthers's safeties coach at five seasons.
  • Bert Watts was the last coach to hold the position of safeties coach, leaving the role after the 2023 season.