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Panthers add longtime S Mike Adams to coaching staff

By Thomson Reuters May 4, 2026 | 12:49 PM

The Carolina Panthers will hire longtime NFL safety Mike Adams ​to assist the ‌coaching staff, multiple outlets reported Monday.

Adams, 45, began his NFL career in ‌2004 ​with the ⁠San Francisco 49ers ⁠and played for two seasons (2017-18) for the Panthers. He had 935 ​tackles and 30 interceptions over 16 ⁠seasons and 228 ⁠games with the ​49ers (2004-06), Cleveland Browns (2007-11), Denver ​Broncos (2012-13), Indianapolis Colts (2014-16), Panthers ‌and Houston Texans (2019).

He was named to consecutive Pro Bowls from 2014-15 ⁠with the Colts.

Adams will initially join the staff as ⁠a ‌Bill Walsh coaching ⁠fellow, in an ​initiative ‌to promote diversity ​in the ⁠coaching ranks. He will be utilized during offseason workout programs and in training camp.

–Field Level ​Media