Tracy Smith (American football)

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Tracy Smith
Carolina Panthers
Position:Special teams coordinator
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As a coach:

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).

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Early life

Smith grew up in Beaumont, Texas.

Coaching career

San Francisco 49ers

On February 17, 2012, Smith was hired by the San Francisco 49ers as an special teams assistant. [1]

Oakland Raiders

On January 27, 2015, Smith was hired by the Oakland Raiders as an assistant special teams coach. [2]

Houston Texans

On 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)

On March 3, 2021, Smith was hired again by the Seahawks as an assistant special teams coach. [5]

Carolina Panthers

On February 8, 2024, Smith was hired as the new special teams coordinator for the Carolina Panthers. [6]

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References

  1. "Tracy Smith Named Special Teams Assistant". 49ers.com. February 17, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  2. 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.
  3. McClain, John (January 19, 2018). "Texans hire 3 assistant coaches". chron.com. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  4. McClain, John (July 21, 2020). "Texans promote Tracy Smith to special teams coordinator". Houston Chronicle . Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  5. 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.
  6. Rizzuti, Anthony (February 8, 2024). "Panthers name Tracy Smith as new ST coordinator". Panthers Wire. Retrieved July 3, 2024.