Sam Mills III


Sam Mills III is an American football coach who is the defensive line coach for the Washington Football Team of the National Football League. He was previously an assistant coach for the Carolina Panthers.

Coaching career

Carolina Panthers

In 2005, Mills was hired by the Carolina Panthers as a strength and conditioning coach and defensive assistant. In 2006, Mills was promoted to defensive quality control coach. In 2011, Mills was promoted to assistant defensive line coach. In December 2018, Mills was promoted to defensive line coach after Brady Hoke was fired as a result of the Panthers suffering four straight losses.

Washington Redskins

In January 2020, Mills was hired by the Washington Football Team as their defensive line coach, reuniting with head coach Ron Rivera.

Personal life

He is the son of Sam Mills, a former linebacker who played for the Panthers and New Orleans Saints. His father is the only Panthers player to have his number retired and was the first player inducted into the team's Hall of Honor.