Carolina Panthers secondary coach history
Jonathan Cooley
Cooley is the secondary coach for the Carolina Panthers since the 2023 season, a total of two years. Cooley's record as the team's secondary coach was 6-26-0, making him the least successful secondary coach in Carolina Panthers history.
Steve Wilks
Wilks was the secondary coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2013-2016, 2022 seasons, a total of five years. Wilks' record as the team's secondary coach was 41-27-1, making him the second-most successful secondary coach in Carolina Panthers history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2013-2015) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Wilks 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.
Jason Simmons
Simmons was the secondary coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2020-2021 seasons, a total of two years. Simmons' record as the team's secondary coach was 10-23-0, making him the second-least successful secondary coach in Carolina Panthers history.
Perry Fewell
Fewell was the secondary coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2019 season.
Richard Rodgers
Rodgers was the secondary coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2018 season.
Curtis Fuller
Fuller was the secondary coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2017 season. Fuller's record as the team's secondary coach was 11-5-0, making him the most successful secondary coach in Carolina Panthers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2017) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Fuller in playoff games.
Mike Gillhamer
Gillhamer was the secondary coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2009-2010 seasons, a total of two years. Gillhamer's record as the team's secondary coach was 10-22-0, making him the third-least successful secondary coach in Carolina Panthers history.
Rod Perry
Perry was the secondary coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2002-2006 seasons, a total of five years. Perry's record as the team's secondary coach was 44-36-0, making him the third-most successful secondary coach in Carolina Panthers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2003, 2005) and had a 5-2 record under Coach Perry 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.
Carolina Panthers secondary coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Cooley | 2023-2024 | 6-26-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Steve Wilks | 2013-2016, 2022 | 41-27-1 | 60.1% | 3-3 |
| Jason Simmons | 2020-2021 | 10-23-0 | 30.3% | 0-0 |
| Perry Fewell | 2019 | 5-7-0 | 41.7% | 0-0 |
| Richard Rodgers | 2018 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Curtis Fuller | 2017 | 11-5-0 | 68.8% | 0-1 |
| Mike Gillhamer | 2009-2010 | 10-22-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Rod Perry | 2002-2006 | 44-36-0 | 55.0% | 5-2 |
Carolina Panthers secondary coach facts
- Rod Perry was the first secondary coach in Panthers history in 2002.
- Rod Perry and Steve Wilks coached the most seasons as the Panthers's secondary coach at five seasons.
- Jonathan Cooley is the current secondary coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.