Will 2026 Decide Todd Bowles’ Future with Buccaneers?
Todd Bowles returns in 2026 amid pressure after a late 2025 collapse; his future with the Buccaneers may hinge on wins, playoff success or a possible midseason change.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are sticking with head coach Todd Bowles for twenty twenty-six, but the pressure is building.
This is Matt Gerard with Roundtable Sports.
Bowles led Tampa Bay to three straight NFC South titles to start his tenure.
But after a late collapse in twenty twenty-five, missing the playoffs and losing seven of their last nine, confidence is wavering.
The front office cites stability in Bowles' track record, but expectations are clear: win now.
Best case scenario, the Bucs reclaim the division and make a deep playoff run.
That would validate keeping Bowles long-term.
But if the team struggles early, things could get interesting.
Mid-season coaching changes are becoming more common across the NFL, even if Tampa Bay rarely makes them.
And there's a potential backup plan.
New offensive coordinator Zach Robinson could emerge as an in-house option if things go south.
So the big question: Will Bowles steady the ship, or will twenty twenty-six mark a turning point in Tampa Bay?
