Mike Phair

Mike Phair (born November 8, 1969) is an American football coach who is the defensive line coach for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as an assistant coach for the Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Indianapolis Colts.[1][2]

Mike Phair
Carolina Panthers
Position:Defensive line coach
Personal information
Born: (1969-11-08) November 8, 1969
Mesa, Arizona
Career information
High school:Mesa (AZ)
College:Arizona State
Career history
As coach:
As executive:
Career highlights and awards

Coaching career

Arizona State

In 1999, Phair began his coaching career as a graduate assistant and defensive line coach at Arizona State.

Tiffin University

In 2001, Phair was hired as a linebackers coach and special teams coach at Tiffin University.

Seattle Seahawks

After three years as a scout with the organization, in 2008, Phair was hired by the Seattle Seahawks as an assistant linebackers coach. In 2009, he was promoted to assistant defensive line coach. In 2010, he served as a defensive assistant.

Chicago Bears

In 2011, Phair was hired by the Chicago Bears as their defensive line coach.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

In 2014, Phair was hired by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an assistant defensive line coach.

Illinois

In 2015, Phair was hired as a co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach at Illinois. In 2016, he moved to run game coordinator and defensive line coach.

Indianapolis Colts

On January 26, 2018, Phair was hired by the Indianapolis Colts as their defensive line coach under head coach Frank Reich.

Carolina Panthers

On January 13, 2020, Phair was hired by the Carolina Panthers as their defensive line coach under head coach Matt Rhule.

References
  1. "Mike Phair". Colts.com. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
  2. "Indianapolis Colts to hire Illinois' Mike Phair as D-line coach". Coltswire.usatoday.com. January 26, 2018. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
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