Carolina Panthers defensive assistant coach history
Mayur Chaudhari
Chaudhari is the defensive assistant coach for the Carolina Panthers since the 2023 season, a total of two years. Chaudhari's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 6-26-0, making him the least successful defensive assistant coach in Carolina Panthers history.
Bobby Maffei
Maffei was the defensive assistant coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2022 season.
Kevin Gilbride Jr.
Gilbride Jr. was the defensive assistant coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2021 season. Gilbride Jr.'s record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 5-12-0, making him the third-least successful defensive assistant coach in Carolina Panthers history.
Curtis Fuller
Fuller was the defensive assistant coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2014 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2014) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Fuller in playoff games.
Bobby Babich
Babich was the defensive assistant coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2012 season.
Sam Mills III
Mills III was the defensive assistant coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2005 season. Mills III's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 11-5-0, making him the most successful defensive assistant coach in Carolina Panthers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2005) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Mills III in playoff games.
Mike Gillhamer
Gillhamer was the defensive assistant coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2004-2005 seasons, a total of two years. Gillhamer's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 18-14-0, making him the third-most successful defensive assistant coach in Carolina Panthers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2005) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Gillhamer in playoff games.
Martin Bayless
Bayless was the defensive assistant coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2003 season. Bayless' record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 11-5-0, making him the most successful defensive assistant coach in Carolina Panthers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2003) and had a 3-1 record under Coach Bayless 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.
Sal Sunseri
Sunseri was the defensive assistant coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2002 season.
Alvin Reynolds
Reynolds was the defensive assistant coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 1999-2002 seasons, a total of four years.
Sam Mills
Mills was the defensive assistant coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 1998 season. Mills' record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 4-12-0, making him the second-least successful defensive assistant coach in Carolina Panthers history.
Carolina Panthers defensive assistant coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayur Chaudhari | 2023-2024 | 6-26-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Bobby Maffei | 2022 | 7-10-0 | 41.2% | 0-0 |
| Kevin Gilbride Jr. | 2021 | 5-12-0 | 29.4% | 0-0 |
| Curtis Fuller | 2014 | 7-8-1 | 46.9% | 1-1 |
| Bobby Babich | 2012 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Mike Gillhamer | 2004-2005 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 2-1 |
| Sam Mills III | 2005 | 11-5-0 | 68.8% | 2-1 |
| Martin Bayless | 2003 | 11-5-0 | 68.8% | 3-1 |
| Alvin Reynolds | 1999-2002 | 23-41-0 | 35.9% | 0-0 |
| Sal Sunseri | 2002 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Sam Mills | 1998 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
Carolina Panthers defensive assistant coach facts
- Sam Mills was the first defensive assistant coach in Panthers history in 1998.
- Alvin Reynolds coached the most seasons as the Panthers's defensive assistant coach at four seasons.
- Mayur Chaudhari is the current defensive assistant coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.