Todd Bowles — Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach

Head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Quick Facts

Role: Head Coach
Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB)
Current holder: Todd Bowles
Record: 35-33 (three playoff appearances in four seasons)
Coaching tree: see Coaching Trees

Background

In his fourth season as Buccaneers HC. Made playoffs three of first four years, but missed playoffs in 2025 after starting 5-1 and finishing 8-9. Entered 2026 on the hot seat after embarrassing late-season collapse.

Scheme and Tendencies

Defensive specialist. Focus on building balanced offense around Bucky Irving (RB) and leadership through leadership. Tough opening schedule in 2026 (Bengals, Browns, Vikings, Packers, Cowboys, Steelers in first six weeks).

Recent News

2026-05-25 — Analyst offers brutal coaching reality for Buccaneers' Todd Bowles in 2026 (Analyst offers brutal coaching reality for Buccaneers' Todd Bowles in 2026)
2026-05-16 — Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2026 Schedule: The Good, Bad, And Ugly (Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2026 Schedule: The Good, Bad, And Ugly)
2026-05-25 — How Many 2026 Games Are Buccaneers Favored In? Should It Be More Or Fewer? (How Many 2026 Games Are Buccaneers Favored In? Should It Be More Or Fewer?)
2026-05-24 — Todd Bowles Enters a Defining Season With the Buccaneers (Todd Bowles Enters a Defining Season With the Buccaneers)

Sources

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