Daren Bates

Daren Weston Bates is an American former professional football linebacker and current assistant special teams coordinator for the Carolina Panthers. He played college football for the Auburn Tigers and was signed by the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He has also played for the Oakland Raiders, Houston Texans, and Tennessee Titans. He previously coached for the Seattle Seahawks and is co-host of the Raw Room podcast.