Carolina Panthers defensive line coach history
Bert Watts
Watts is the defensive line coach for the Carolina Panthers since the 2024 season. Watts' record as the team's defensive line coach was 4-11-0, making him the third-least successful defensive line coach in Carolina Panthers history.
Todd Wash
Wash was the defensive line coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2023 season. Wash's record as the team's defensive line coach was 2-15-0, making him the least successful defensive line coach in Carolina Panthers history.
Paul Pasqualoni
Pasqualoni was the defensive line coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2022 season. Pasqualoni's record as the team's defensive line coach was 2-7-0, making him the second-least successful defensive line coach in Carolina Panthers history.
Frank Okam
Okam was the defensive line coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2021 season.
Mike Phair
Phair was the defensive line coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2020 season.
Sam Mills III
Mills III was the defensive line coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2019 season.
Brady Hoke
Hoke was the defensive line coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2018 season.
Eric Washington
Washington was the defensive line coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2011-2017 seasons, a total of seven years. Washington's record as the team's defensive line coach was 64-47-1, making him the second-most successful defensive line 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 Washington 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.
Brian Baker
Baker was the defensive line coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2009-2010 seasons, a total of two years.
Sal Sunseri
Sunseri was the defensive line coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2003-2008 seasons, a total of six years. Sunseri's record as the team's defensive line coach was 56-40-0, making him the most successful defensive line 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 Sunseri 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.
Mike Trgovac
Trgovac was the defensive line coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2002 season.
Jacob Burney
Burney was the defensive line coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 1999-2001 seasons, a total of three years.
Ted Gill
Gill was the defensive line coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 1996-1998 seasons, a total of three years. Gill's record as the team's defensive line coach was 23-25-0, making him the third-most successful defensive line coach in Carolina Panthers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1996) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Gill in playoff games.
Cary Godette
Godette was the defensive line coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 1995 season.
Carolina Panthers defensive line coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bert Watts | 2024 | 4-11-0 | 26.7% | 0-0 |
| Todd Wash | 2023 | 2-15-0 | 11.8% | 0-0 |
| Paul Pasqualoni | 2022 | 2-7-0 | 22.2% | 0-0 |
| Frank Okam | 2021 | 5-12-0 | 29.4% | 0-0 |
| Mike Phair | 2020 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Sam Mills III | 2019 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Brady Hoke | 2018 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Eric Washington | 2011-2017 | 64-47-1 | 57.6% | 3-4 |
| Brian Baker | 2009-2010 | 10-22-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Sal Sunseri | 2003-2008 | 56-40-0 | 58.3% | 5-3 |
| Mike Trgovac | 2002 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Jacob Burney | 1999-2001 | 16-32-0 | 33.3% | 0-0 |
| Ted Gill | 1996-1998 | 23-25-0 | 47.9% | 1-1 |
| Cary Godette | 1995 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
Carolina Panthers defensive line coach facts
- Cary Godette was the first defensive line coach in Panthers history in 1995.
- Eric Washington coached the most seasons as the Panthers's defensive line coach at seven seasons.
- Bert Watts is the current defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.