Carolina Panthers special teams coordinator history
Tracy Smith
Smith is the special teams coordinator for the Carolina Panthers since the 2024 season, a total of two years. Smith's record as the team's special teams coordinator was 5-12-0, making him the third-least successful special teams coordinator in Carolina Panthers history.
Chris Tabor
Tabor was the special teams coordinator for the Carolina Panthers in the 2022-2023 seasons, a total of two years. Tabor's record as the team's special teams coordinator was 8-20-0, making him the second-least successful special teams coordinator in Carolina Panthers history.
Chase Blackburn
Blackburn was the special teams coordinator for the Carolina Panthers in the 2018-2021 seasons, a total of four years.
Thomas McGaughey
McGaughey was the special teams coordinator for the Carolina Panthers in the 2017 season. McGaughey's record as the team's special teams coordinator was 11-5-0, making him the most successful special teams coordinator in Carolina Panthers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2017) and had a 0-1 record under Coach McGaughey in playoff games.
Bruce DeHaven
DeHaven was the special teams coordinator for the Carolina Panthers in the 2015-2016 seasons, a total of two years. DeHaven's record as the team's special teams coordinator was 21-11-0, making him the second-most successful special teams coordinator in Carolina Panthers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2015) and had a 2-1 record under Coach DeHaven 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.
Richard Rodgers
Rodgers was the special teams coordinator for the Carolina Panthers in the 2013-2014 seasons, a total of two years. Rodgers' record as the team's special teams coordinator was 19-12-1, making him the third-most successful special teams coordinator in Carolina Panthers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2013-2014) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Rodgers in playoff games.
Brian Murphy
Murphy was the special teams coordinator for the Carolina Panthers in the 2011-2012 seasons, a total of two years.
Jeff Rodgers
Rodgers was the special teams coordinator for the Carolina Panthers in the 2010 season. Rodgers' record as the team's special teams coordinator was 2-14-0, making him the least successful special teams coordinator in Carolina Panthers history.
Danny Crossman
Crossman was the special teams coordinator for the Carolina Panthers in the 2005-2009 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2005, 2008) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Crossman in playoff games.
Carolina Panthers special teams coordinator record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Smith | 2024-2025 | 5-12-0 | 29.4% | 0-0 |
| Chris Tabor | 2022-2023 | 8-20-0 | 28.6% | 0-0 |
| Chase Blackburn | 2018-2021 | 22-43-0 | 33.8% | 0-0 |
| Thomas McGaughey | 2017 | 11-5-0 | 68.8% | 0-1 |
| Bruce DeHaven | 2015-2016 | 21-11-0 | 65.6% | 2-1 |
| Richard Rodgers | 2013-2014 | 19-12-1 | 60.9% | 1-2 |
| Brian Murphy | 2011-2012 | 13-19-0 | 40.6% | 0-0 |
| Jeff Rodgers | 2010 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Danny Crossman | 2005-2009 | 46-34-0 | 57.5% | 2-2 |
Carolina Panthers special teams coordinator facts
- Danny Crossman was the first special teams coordinator in Panthers history in 2005.
- Danny Crossman coached the most seasons as the Panthers's special teams coordinator at five seasons.
- Tracy Smith is the current special teams coordinator, starting ahead of the 2024 season.