was fired on November 7. Carolina Panthers On January 26, 2023, the Carolina Panthers hired Reich as their next head coach. Head coaching record Personal life Reich's German American father, Frank played for the Penn State Nittany Lions from 1953 to 1955 as a center and linebacker. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 14th round of the 1956 NFL Draft, but did not play in the National Football League. Frank Reich Sr. was a teacher in technology education and also a football coach at Lebanon High School, retiring in 1992. Throughout Reich's NFL career, he remained a devout Christian. He is a motivational speaker utilizing the great comebacks and the importance of God as a main keynote of his speeches. He credits the song "In Christ Alone" by Michael English as his inspiration. Reich attended the Charlotte Campus of Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte and he earned a Master of Divinity degree. He served as president of RTS' Charlotte campus from 2003 to 2006. Reich was also a pastor at Ballantyne Presbyterian until he moved to Indianapolis. Reich and his wife Linda have three daughters. References External links Carolina Panthers profile 1961 births American people of German descent American football quarterbacks American Presbyterian ministers Arizona Cardinals coaches Buffalo Bills players Carolina Panthers head coaches Carolina Panthers players Coaches of American football from Pennsylvania Detroit Lions players Indianapolis Colts coaches Indianapolis Colts head coaches Living people Maryland Terrapins football players National Football League offensive coordinators New York Jets players People from Lebanon County, Pennsylvania People from Long Island Philadelphia Eagles coaches Players of American football from Pennsylvania Players of American football from Charlotte, North Carolina Presidents of Calvinist and Reformed seminaries Sportspeople from Charlotte, North Carolina