Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator history
Ejiro Evero
Evero is the defensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers since the 2023 season. Evero's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 2-15-0, making him the least successful defensive coordinator in Carolina Panthers history.
Phil Snow
Snow was the defensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers in the 2020-2022 seasons, a total of three years. Snow's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 11-27-0, making him the second-least successful defensive coordinator in Carolina Panthers history.
Eric Washington
Washington was the defensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers in the 2018-2019 seasons, a total of two years.
Steve Wilks
Wilks was the defensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers in the 2017 season. Wilks' record as the team's defensive coordinator was 11-5-0, making him the most successful defensive coordinator in Carolina Panthers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2017) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Wilks in playoff games.
Sean McDermott
McDermott was the defensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers in the 2011-2016 seasons, a total of six years. McDermott's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 53-42-1, making him the third-most successful defensive coordinator in Carolina Panthers history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2013-2015) and had a 3-3 record under Coach McDermott 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.
Ron Meeks
Meeks was the defensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers in the 2009-2010 seasons, a total of two years. Meeks' record as the team's defensive coordinator was 10-22-0, making him the third-least successful defensive coordinator in Carolina Panthers history.
Mike Trgovac
Trgovac was the defensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers in the 2003-2008 seasons, a total of six years. Trgovac's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 56-40-0, making him the second-most successful defensive coordinator in Carolina Panthers history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2003, 2005, 2008) and had a 5-3 record under Coach Trgovac 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.
Jack Del Rio
Del Rio was the defensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers in the 2002 season.
John Marshall
Marshall was the defensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers in the 1999-2001 seasons, a total of three years.
Vic Fangio
Fangio was the defensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers in the 1995-1998 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1996) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Fangio in playoff games.
Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ejiro Evero | 2023 | 2-15-0 | 11.8% | 0-0 |
| Phil Snow | 2020-2022 | 11-27-0 | 28.9% | 0-0 |
| Eric Washington | 2018-2019 | 12-20-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Steve Wilks | 2017 | 11-5-0 | 68.8% | 0-1 |
| Sean McDermott | 2011-2016 | 53-42-1 | 55.7% | 3-3 |
| Ron Meeks | 2009-2010 | 10-22-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Mike Trgovac | 2003-2008 | 56-40-0 | 58.3% | 5-3 |
| Jack Del Rio | 2002 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| John Marshall | 1999-2001 | 16-32-0 | 33.3% | 0-0 |
| Vic Fangio | 1995-1998 | 30-34-0 | 46.9% | 1-1 |
Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator facts
- Vic Fangio was the first defensive coordinator in Panthers history in 1995.
- Mike Trgovac and Sean McDermott coached the most seasons as the Panthers's defensive coordinator at six seasons.
- Ejiro Evero is the current defensive coordinator, starting ahead of the 2023 season.