Buccaneers fire ST coordinator Thomas McGaughey
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have dismissed special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey as part of a broader coaching staff shake-up. This decision follows the firing of offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard and quarterbacks coach Thad Lewis. Additionally, offensive consultant Tom Moore has announced his retirement. These moves come after the Buccaneers failed to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2019. McGaughey, who joined the Buccaneers two seasons ago, saw the team's special teams struggle, with three field goals and two punts blocked in the 2025 season and a league-low ranking in kickoff return defense. He previously held similar roles with the Giants, Panthers, 49ers, and Jets.
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