August 25, 2013, Wharton signed a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers. Wharton announced his retirement on July 29, 2014. Coaching career Wharton was the offensive line coach for South Carolina during their 2015 season. On January 29, 2018, the Carolina Panthers signed Wharton to be their offensive line coach. In 2020, he joined the Washington Football Team as their assistant offensive line coach. This move reunited Wharton with newly hired head coach Ron Rivera, who he worked under with the Panthers. Personal life Wharton is married with three daughters and a son. References External links Washington Commanders bio 1981 births Living people Sportspeople from Greenville, South Carolina Players of American football from South Carolina American football offensive guards American football offensive tackles South Carolina Gamecocks football players Carolina Panthers players Cincinnati Bengals players Carolina Panthers coaches Washington Commanders coaches Washington Football Team coaches