On Thursday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced General Manager Jason Licht and Head Coach Todd Bowles have each signed multi-year contract extensions.
Since 2020, the Buccaneers have totaled 57 wins (including postseason), 51 regular-season victories, five playoff appearances, and four division titles – all matching or exceeding any other five-year span in team history. Tampa Bay is one of just three NFL teams – and the only NFC club – to reach the postseason in each of the past five years.
“Jason and Todd’s leadership has been critical to our organization’s success. The winning culture they have established has us well positioned for the future,” said Buccaneers Owner/Co-Chairman Joel Glazer in a press release. “The continuity and stability they provide will play a large role in our ability to compete for additional championships.”
Since his arrival in 2014, Licht has built a roster that has produced a Super Bowl championship, multiple All-Pro and Pro Bowl selections, and one of the NFL’s most consistent postseason contenders. Licht’s teams lead the NFL in total snaps played (132,091) and games started (1,873) by players drafted in rounds 1-5 of the NFL Draft.
“I am very grateful to the Glazer Family for the trust and belief they have shown in what we are doing here,” said Licht in a press release.
“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 fans.”
Bowles assumed the head coaching duties in 2022 and became the first coach in team history to guide the Buccaneers to three consecutive NFC South titles and playoff appearances. His 27 regular-season victories rank second among Tampa Bay head coaches through three seasons, trailing only Bruce Arians (31).
“I am 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. My family loves Tampa, and we’re looking forward to delivering more great moments for our fans in the coming seasons,” said Bowles in a press release. “I also appreciate 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.”
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