The Carolina Cobras were an expansion franchise in the Arena Football League.

The team was originally based in Raleigh, North Carolina, but moved to Charlotte following its third season.

Coaching staff included: Ed Khayat, John Gregory, Ron Selesky, Ray Jauch.

On September 20, 2004, prior to the arrival of the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats, the league announced the termination of this franchise; its players were made available to the other AFL teams in a dispersal draft.

The Cobras' name (previously used for one year by the Charlotte Cobras of the Major Indoor Lacrosse League) is now in use by the city of Charlotte for its works team in the National Public Safety Football League.