Carolina Panthers head coach history
Dave Canales
Canales is the head coach for the Carolina Panthers since the 2024 season. Canales' record as the team's head coach was 4-11-0, making him the second-least successful head coach in Carolina Panthers history.
Frank Reich
Reich was the head coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2023 season. Reich's record as the team's head coach was 1-10-0, making him the least successful head coach in Carolina Panthers history.
Matt Rhule
Rhule was the head coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2020-2022 seasons, a total of three years. Rhule's record as the team's head coach was 11-27-0, making him the third-least successful head coach in Carolina Panthers history.
Ron Rivera
Rivera was the head coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2011-2019 seasons, a total of nine years. Rivera's record as the team's head coach was 76-63-1, making him the most successful head 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 Rivera in playoff games. In 2015, the Carolina Panthers faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl L. The Panthers lost, 10-24.
John Fox
Fox was the head coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2002-2010 seasons, a total of nine years. Fox's record as the team's head coach was 73-70-0, making him the second-most successful head 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 Fox in playoff games. In 2003, the Carolina Panthers faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVIII. The Panthers lost, 29-32.
George Seifert
Seifert was the head coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 1999-2001 seasons, a total of three years.
Dom Capers
Capers was the head coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 1995-1998 seasons, a total of four years. Capers' record as the team's head coach was 30-34-0, making him the third-most successful head coach in Carolina Panthers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1996) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Capers in playoff games.
Carolina Panthers head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Canales | 2024 | 4-11-0 | 26.7% | 0-0 |
| Frank Reich | 2023 | 1-10-0 | 9.1% | 0-0 |
| Matt Rhule | 2020-2022 | 11-27-0 | 28.9% | 0-0 |
| Ron Rivera | 2011-2019 | 76-63-1 | 54.6% | 3-4 |
| John Fox | 2002-2010 | 73-70-0 | 51.0% | 5-3 |
| George Seifert | 1999-2001 | 16-32-0 | 33.3% | 0-0 |
| Dom Capers | 1995-1998 | 30-34-0 | 46.9% | 1-1 |
Carolina Panthers head coach facts
- Dom Capers was the first head coach in Panthers history in 1995.
- John Fox and Ron Rivera coached the most seasons as the Panthers's head coach at nine seasons.
- Dave Canales is the current head coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.