Carolina Panthers head coach history
Frank Reich
Reich is the head coach for the Carolina Panthers since 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 second-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. Seifert's record as the team's head coach was 16-32-0, making him the third-least successful head coach in Carolina Panthers history.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
- Frank Reich is the current head coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.