Carolina Panthers special teams coordinator history
Tracy Smith
Smith is the special teams coordinator for the Carolina Panthers since the 2024 season. Smith's record as the team's special teams coordinator was 4-11-0, making him the second-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 third-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 | 4-11-0 | 26.7% | 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.