In a decisive move, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have confirmed that Todd Bowles will remain as the franchise's head coach, despite a disappointing season that ended without a playoff berth.
Backing from Ownership After Season Stumble
The decision follows a turbulent 2025 campaign where the Buccaneers' hopes were derailed by a damaging four-game losing streak. This slump proved fatal to their ambitions, costing the team a fifth consecutive NFC South title and, ultimately, any chance of post-season football.
This failure naturally led to intense speculation about Bowles' future at the helm. The situation appeared even more uncertain following the Baltimore Ravens' high-profile decision to part ways with their own head coach, John Harbaugh, which fuelled further debate about coaching tenures across the league.
However, the Glazer family, owners of the Buccaneers, have thrown their full support behind Bowles. According to multiple reports, they are committed to him leading the team into the 2026 season.
Coaching Staff Shake-Up on the Horizon
While the top job is secure, changes are imminent elsewhere within the coaching setup. The Tampa Bay Times reports that Bowles has indicated there will be alterations to his assistant coaching staff ahead of the new season.
This development comes after Bowles held a meeting with the Glazer family on Tuesday. He was then scheduled to conduct further interviews with coaches on Wednesday, presumably to evaluate the current structure and plan for the forthcoming changes.
The confirmation ends a period of uncertainty for the Buccaneers and allows the organisation to focus fully on rebuilding and refining their strategy for the next campaign. The backing from ownership suggests they believe the season's shortcomings were not solely due to the head coach's leadership, but it is clear that a fresh impetus is required in certain areas to return to contention.
