Carolina Panthers assistant special teams coach history
Devin Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons was the assistant special teams coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2023 season. Fitzsimmons' record as the team's assistant special teams coach was 2-15-0, making him the least successful assistant special teams coach in Carolina Panthers history.
Ed Foley
Foley was the assistant special teams coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2020-2022 seasons, a total of three years. Foley's record as the team's assistant special teams coach was 11-27-0, making him the second-least successful assistant special teams coach in Carolina Panthers history.
Ben Jacobs
Jacobs was the assistant special teams coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2019 season. Jacobs' record as the team's assistant special teams coach was 5-11-0, making him the third-least successful assistant special teams coach in Carolina Panthers history.
Heath Farwell
Farwell was the assistant special teams coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2018 season.
Chase Blackburn
Blackburn was the assistant special teams coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2016-2017 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2017) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Blackburn in playoff games.
Thomas McGaughey
McGaughey was the assistant special teams coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2016 season.
Russ Purnell
Purnell was the assistant special teams coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2015 season. Purnell's record as the team's assistant special teams coach was 15-1-0, making him the most successful assistant special teams coach in Carolina Panthers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2015) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Purnell 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.
Curtis Fuller
Fuller was the assistant special teams coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2015 season. Fuller's record as the team's assistant special teams coach was 15-1-0, making him the most successful assistant special teams coach in Carolina Panthers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2015) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Fuller 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.
Bruce DeHaven
DeHaven was the assistant special teams coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2013-2014 seasons, a total of two years. DeHaven's record as the team's assistant special teams coach was 19-12-1, making him the third-most successful assistant special teams coach in Carolina Panthers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2013-2014) and had a 1-2 record under Coach DeHaven in playoff games.
Carolina Panthers assistant special teams coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Fitzsimmons | 2023 | 2-15-0 | 11.8% | 0-0 |
| Ed Foley | 2020-2022 | 11-27-0 | 28.9% | 0-0 |
| Ben Jacobs | 2019 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Heath Farwell | 2018 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Chase Blackburn | 2016-2017 | 17-15-0 | 53.1% | 0-1 |
| Thomas McGaughey | 2016 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Curtis Fuller | 2015 | 15-1-0 | 93.8% | 2-1 |
| Russ Purnell | 2015 | 15-1-0 | 93.8% | 2-1 |
| Bruce DeHaven | 2013-2014 | 19-12-1 | 60.9% | 1-2 |
Carolina Panthers assistant special teams coach facts
- Bruce DeHaven was the first assistant special teams coach in Panthers history in 2013.
- Ed Foley coached the most seasons as the Panthers's assistant special teams coach at three seasons.
- Devin Fitzsimmons was the last coach to hold the position of assistant special teams coach, leaving the role after the 2023 season.