Tracy Smith is an American professional football coach who is currently the special teams coordinator for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL).
| Carolina Panthers | |
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| Position: | Special teams coordinator |
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Early life
editSmith grew up in Beaumont, Texas.
Coaching career
editSan Francisco 49ers
editOn February 17, 2012, Smith was hired by the San Francisco 49ers as an special teams assistant.[1]
Oakland Raiders
editOn January 27, 2015, Smith was hired by the Oakland Raiders as an assistant special teams coach.[2]
Houston Texans
editOn January 19, 2018, Smith was hired by the Houston Texans as an assistant special teams coach.[3]
On July 21, 2020, Smith was promoted as the special teams coordinator.[4]
Seattle Seahawks (second stint)
editOn March 3, 2021, Smith was hired again by the Seahawks as an assistant special teams coach.[5]
Carolina Panthers
editOn February 8, 2024, Smith was hired as the new special teams coordinator for the Carolina Panthers.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Tracy Smith Named Special Teams Assistant". 49ers.com. February 17, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
- ^ McDonald, Jerry (January 27, 2015). "Raiders announce hirings of Bobby Johnson, Tracy Smith to go along with Rob Moore, Bernie Parmalee". The Mercury News. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
- ^ McClain, John (January 19, 2018). "Texans hire 3 assistant coaches". chron.com. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
- ^ McClain, John (July 21, 2020). "Texans promote Tracy Smith to special teams coordinator". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
- ^ Boyle, John (March 3, 2021). "Seahawks Hire Three Additional Coaches, Including Former DB DeShawn Shead & Longtime Assistant Carl Smith". seahawks.com. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
- ^ Rizzuti, Anthony (February 8, 2024). "Panthers name Tracy Smith as new ST coordinator". Panthers Wire. Retrieved July 3, 2024.