Overview
- Bowles confirmed his 2026 status in a text message reported by the Tampa Bay Times following a Tuesday meeting with the Glazer family.
- He scheduled individual interviews with assistants and said some coaching roles will change.
- Tampa Bay closed 8-9 after a 6-2 start and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2019.
- Bowles is under contract through 2028 and holds a 35-33 record with a 1-3 mark in the postseason.
- External commentary, including Heavy Sports, has urged the team to consider John Harbaugh based on past ties to GM Jason Licht, but that remains speculative.