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Tracy Smith (American football)

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Tracy Smith
Carolina Panthers
Position:Special teams coordinator
Career history
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).

Early life

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Smith grew up in Beaumont, Texas.

Coaching career

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San Francisco 49ers

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

Oakland Raiders

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

Houston Texans

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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)

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

Carolina Panthers

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

References

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  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.
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