Sam Mills

ABOUT SAM MILLS

Linebacker who played in the NFL from 1986 to 1997, mostly for the New Orleans Saints. He was a five-time Pro Bowl selection and four-time All-Pro.

He played college football at Montclair State University, and had a stint in the USFL before he joined the NFL.

Immediately following his career he took up a coaching position with the Carolina Panthers, the team he retired with.

His son, Sam Mills III, also has worked for the Carolina Panthers.

He was coached by Jim Mora in both the NFL and USFL.