The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed coach Todd Bowles and general manager Jason Licht to multiyear extensions, the team announced Thursday.
Bowles, 61, is entering his fourth season as the Bucs’ head coach, leading them to a 27-24 record, winning the NFC South three times and making the playoffs each year. Last year, Tampa Bay finished 10-7 and lost to the Washington Commanders in the wild-card round.
In early 2022, the team promoted Bowles from defensive coordinator after Bruce Arians retired from coaching. Bowles led the defense for three years, including during the Buccaneers’ 2020 Super Bowl-winning season.
“Jason and Todd’s excellent leadership and vision have been critical to our organizational success, and the winning culture they have established has us well positioned into the future,” Buccaneers owner and co-chairman Joel Glazer said in a statement. “Jason has evolved into one of the top talent evaluators and general managers in the NFL, while Todd has led us to three consecutive division titles and is one of the league’s leading defensive minds. Under their guidance, we will continue building towards another championship.”
Licht, 54, is entering his 12th season with Tampa Bay. Under his guidance, the Buccaneers have drafted integral players such as Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Tristan Wirfs, among others. Licht also signed veteran quarterback Tom Brady ahead of the 2020 season, which resulted in the franchise winning its second Super Bowl.
