Tampa Bay Buccaneers Shake Up Coaching Staff for 2026

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have initiated a massive restructuring of their coaching staff following a disappointing season where they failed to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2019. Head coach Todd Bowles will return for the 2026 season, but he has dismissed several key assistants, including offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard and special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey. These changes were spurred by a significant statistical decline on offense and poor special teams play, despite the team starting the year with a winning record. Additionally, the staff saw the retirement of veteran coaches Tom Moore and Nick Rapone, marking a total transition for the franchise's leadership. Bowles is now tasked with finding the team's fifth offensive coordinator in as many years to help maximize the talent of quarterback Baker Mayfield. This overhaul reflects the organization's commitment to returning to championship standards after finishing the year with a losing record.