Tampa Bay Buccaneers agree extensions for Bowles and Licht

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles and general manager Jason Licht have signed contract extensions, the team confirmed Thursday.

Bowles has a 27-24 record over three seasons with the Bucs, leading them to three successive NFC South titles from 2022-2024.

They had a 10-7 record last season and lost in the playoffs at the wild card round to the Washington Commanders.

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“I am extremely appreciative of the confidence that the Glazer Family has shown in my abilities to lead this football team. It is a responsibility I do not take lightly and am honored to have,” said Bowles. 

“It starts at the top, and their unwavering commitment to our organization allows us to perform at our best and compete for championships. I am equally excited to continue working with Jason for years to come as we build on the success we’ve enjoyed and keep reaching for even bigger and better goals.”

Licht hails Glazers

Licht has held the post of GM since 2014 with the highlight of his tenure being their run to Super Bowl LV in which they beat the Kansas City Chiefs with Tom Brady at quarterback.

“I am very grateful to the Glazer Family for the trust and belief they have shown in what we are doing here,” said Licht. 

“Their commitment to providing the resources along with their dedication to fostering a winning culture throughout our entire building are the primary reasons for the great success we have enjoyed these past five seasons. I am also very excited to continue working alongside Todd well into the future as we continue our mission of finding and developing talented players and chasing additional championships for our great fans.”

Licht hopes to continue unearthing rough diamonds

Licht is renown for talent spotting. Of the 50 players who started a game for the Buccaneers in the past two division-winning seasons, 40 were either drafted by Licht or signed as undrafted rookies.

“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,” said Buccaneers Owner/Co-Chairman Joel Glazer. 

“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.”