Overview
- Ian Rapoport reported on NFL GameDay that Bowles signed a three-year extension before this season and is under contract through 2028.
- Rapoport framed Bowles as not in danger of losing his job despite recent outside scrutiny.
- Tampa Bay has lost three straight games and six of its last seven, which prompted questions about the coach’s future.
- The Buccaneers still control their playoff path and can secure the NFC South by beating the Dolphins and Panthers over the next two weeks.
- Bowles’ résumé includes a 34–32 regular-season record, three consecutive division titles and one postseason win, factors cited in his favor.