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Buccaneers Secure Futures of Todd Bowles and Jason Licht With Multiyear Extensions

Owner Joel Glazer said the extensions reward the leadership that delivered three straight NFC South titles, setting the Buccaneers up for future championship runs.

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Overview

  • The Buccaneers announced on June 26 that head coach Todd Bowles and general manager Jason Licht both signed multiyear contract extensions.
  • Bowles’ new deal runs through the 2028 season after he led Tampa Bay to a 27-24 record and three straight NFC South titles in his first three years.
  • Licht, entering his 12th season as GM, secured a multiyear extension after posting an 85-95 record and drafting impact players like Mike Evans, Tristan Wirfs and Vita Vea.
  • Since 2019, Bowles’ defensive schemes have ranked among the NFL’s best, topping the league in rushing defense and ranking in the top five for sacks and red-zone efficiency.
  • Tampa Bay has led the NFL in total snaps and starts by homegrown players taken in Rounds 1-5 since 2014, reflecting the front office’s emphasis on developing talent.