Carolina Panthers defensive backs coach history

Jeff Imamura

Imamura was the defensive backs coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2017 season. Imamura's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 11-5-0, making him the most successful defensive backs coach in Carolina Panthers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2017) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Imamura in playoff games.

Curtis Fuller

Fuller was the defensive backs 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.

Steve Wilks

Wilks was the defensive backs coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2012 season.

Ron Milus

Milus was the defensive backs coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2009-2010 seasons, a total of two years.

Mike Gillhamer

Gillhamer was the defensive backs coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2009-2010 seasons, a total of two years.

Tim Lewis

Lewis was the defensive backs coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2007-2008 seasons, a total of two years. Lewis' record as the team's defensive backs coach was 19-13-0, making him the second-most successful defensive backs coach in Carolina Panthers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2008) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Lewis in playoff games.

Carlos Mainord

Mainord was the defensive backs coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2000-2001 seasons, a total of two years. Mainord's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 8-24-0, making him the least successful defensive backs coach in Carolina Panthers history.

Bob Valesente

Valesente was the defensive backs coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 1999 season.

Steve Shafer

Shafer was the defensive backs coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 1998 season. Shafer's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 4-12-0, making him the least successful defensive backs coach in Carolina Panthers history.

Brett Maxie

Maxie was the defensive backs coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 1998 season. Maxie's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 4-12-0, making him the least successful defensive backs coach in Carolina Panthers history.

George Catavolos

Catavolos was the defensive backs coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 1995-1997 seasons, a total of three years. Catavolos' record as the team's defensive backs coach was 26-22-0, making him the third-most successful defensive backs coach in Carolina Panthers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1996) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Catavolos in playoff games.


Carolina Panthers defensive backs coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Jeff Imamura 2017 11-5-0 68.8% 0-1
Curtis Fuller 2014 7-8-1 46.9% 1-1
Steve Wilks 2012 7-9-0 43.8% 0-0
Mike Gillhamer 2009-2010 10-22-0 31.3% 0-0
Ron Milus 2009-2010 10-22-0 31.3% 0-0
Tim Lewis 2007-2008 19-13-0 59.4% 0-1
Carlos Mainord 2000-2001 8-24-0 25.0% 0-0
Bob Valesente 1999 8-8-0 50.0% 0-0
Brett Maxie 1998 4-12-0 25.0% 0-0
Steve Shafer 1998 4-12-0 25.0% 0-0
George Catavolos 1995-1997 26-22-0 54.2% 1-1

Carolina Panthers defensive backs coach facts

  • George Catavolos was the first defensive backs coach in Panthers history in 1995.
  • George Catavolos coached the most seasons as the Panthers's defensive backs coach at three seasons.
  • Jeff Imamura was the last coach to hold the position of defensive backs coach, leaving the role after the 2017 season.