Sam Mills III

Samuel Davis Mills III (born May 20, 1978) is an American football coach who is the defensive line coach for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He was previously an assistant coach for the Carolina Panthers.

Sam Mills III
Mills III in 2021
Washington Commanders
Position:Defensive line coach
Personal information
Born: (1978-05-20) May 20, 1978
Long Branch, New Jersey
Career information
College:Montclair State
Career history
As a coach:

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.[1]

Washington Football Team / Commanders

In January 2020, Mills was hired by the Washington Football Team as their defensive line coach, reuniting with head coach Ron Rivera.[2]

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 player in Panthers history to have his number retired and was the first player inducted into their Hall of Honor.

References
  1. "Brady Hoke, Jeff Imamura relieved of duties". Panthers.com. December 3, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
  2. Stackpole, Kyle. "Five Things To Know About Redskins Defensive Line Coach Sam Mills III". WashingtonFootball.com. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
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