Todd Bowles to return for fifth season as Buccaneers head coach

Todd Bowles will return as head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a fifth season, despite the team's failure to make the playoffs. The Buccaneers' streak of NFC South titles ended this season, with the Carolina Panthers claiming the division. Bowles, who took over from Bruce Arians in 2022, has led the team to three division titles in four years but has a postseason record of just one playoff win. The team started the 2025 season strong with a 6-2 record but lost seven of their last nine games, finishing 8-9.

Injuries to key players like Bucky Irving, Mike Evans, and Chris Godwin impacted the team's performance. Quarterback Baker Mayfield's shoulder injury also contributed to the decline. Bowles' defense ranked 20th in points allowed and 19th in yards, marking the second consecutive season outside the top 15 in these categories.

As the Buccaneers enter the offseason, Bowles and general manager Jason