Bucs lock in Bowles and Licht: Extend multi-year contracts

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have secured the continuity of their leadership by signing multi-year contract extensions with coach Todd Bowles and general manager Jason Licht, as announced this Thursday.

Jason and Todd’s leadership has been crucial to the success of our organization. The winning culture they have established positions us well for the future.
Joel Glazer, Buccaneers owner/co-chairman

Although the specific terms were not disclosed, sources close to the matter indicate that Bowles’ agreement extends for three years, until the 2028 season.

Bowles and Licht’s Trajectory

Bowles, 61, is preparing for his fourth season as head coach with a record of 27-24. During his tenure, the team has won three consecutive NFC South titles, from 2022 to 2024. His 27 regular season wins position him as the second-best record in the franchise in his first three years, only surpassed by Bruce Arians. I am excited to continue working with Jason in the coming years as we build on the success we have enjoyed and achieve even greater goals.

Bucs coach Todd Bowles (left) and GM Jason Licht have signed multiyear extensions with the team. Tampa Bay has won four straight NFC South titles -- three with Bowles -- and is the only NFC team to reach the playoffs in each of the past five seasons. — El entrenador de los Bucs, Todd Bowles (izquierda) y el gerente general Jason Licht han firmado extensiones multianuales con el equipo. Tampa Bay ha ganado cuatro títulos consecutivos de la NFC South, tres con Bowles, y es el único equipo de la NFC que ha llegado a los playoffs en cada una de las últimas cinco temporadas.

Licht, for his part, remains as one of the general managers with the most time in the league, starting his 12th season with the Buccaneers. In the past season, the Buccaneers finished with a 10-7 record, falling to the Washington Commanders in the NFC wild card round. Under the direction of Licht, the Buccaneers won Super Bowl LV and have recruited key players such as Mike Evans, Tristan Wirfs, Vita Vea, Antoine Winfield Jr., Chris Godwin, Bucky Irving, Calijah Kancey, Cade Otton, Graham Barton, Luke Goedeke, and Cody Mauch, among others. Since 2014, Tampa Bay leads the NFL in snaps and starts by homegrown players, selected in rounds 1-5 of the draft.

I am very grateful to the Glazer family for the trust and belief they have shown in what we are doing here.
Jason Licht, Buccaneers general manager

Since 2019, the Buccaneers’ defense, under the supervision of Bowles (who was previously defensive coordinator), has remained among the best in the NFL. The team leads the league in rushing defense (93.8 yards per game), yards allowed per carry (4.0), and fumble recoveries (68), and ranks second in sacks (281.0) and fifth in red zone efficiency (53.8%). In his career as head coach, Bowles has a record of 53-65. In addition to a period as interim coach of the Miami Dolphins in 2011, Bowles led the New York Jets for four seasons (2015-2018), with a balance of 24-40.