TAMPA, Fla. — On Wednesday, Todd Bowles confirmed he will remain with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as head coach, a source told ESPN.
Bowles has led the team to three consecutive playoffs and two winning seasons during his tenure as head coach. He also helped lead the team to a 2020 Superbowl as a defensive coordinator.
Here is a look at what he accomplished during his time in southwest Florida at the helm of the Sunshine States’ most beloved professional football team:
Winning record: Total record: 35-33
Division success: Three consecutive NFC South division titles
Dominant wins: A 32-9 NFC wildcard playoff win against the Eagles in 2023
Player spotlight under Bowles’ tenure:
2022 Season
Week 2: Mike Edwards – NFC Defensive Player of the Week (2 INTs, incl. pick-six vs. Saints)Week 5: Ryan Succop – NFC Special Teams Player of the Week (4/4 FGs vs. Falcons)Week 13: Rachaad White – NFC Offensive Rookie of the Month (Dec.)Several Pro Bowl selections: Tristan Wirfs, Antoine Winfield Jr.
2023 Season
Week 3: Mike Evans – NFC Offensive Player of the Week (171 yds, TD vs. Eagles)Week 9: Chase McLaughlin – NFC Special Teams Player of the Week (5/5 FGs vs. Texans)Week 16: Baker Mayfield – NFC Offensive Player of the Week (381 yds, 4 TDs vs. Packers)Pro Bowl: Baker Mayfield, Tristan Wirfs, Vita VeaMike Evans: NFC Offensive Player of the Month (Dec.)
2024 Season
Week 6: Sean Tucker – NFC Offensive Player of the Week (rookie 150+ total yds, 2 TDs)Week 13: Bucky Irving – NFC Offensive Player of the Week (rookie 177 scrimmage yds, 2 TDs)Week 15: Baker Mayfield – NFC Offensive Player of the Week (4 TDs, 0 INT vs. Jaguars)Week 18: Antoine Winfield Jr. – NFC Defensive Player of the Week (2 INTs, FF vs. Panthers)Pro Bowl: Baker Mayfield, Antoine Winfield Jr., Mike Evans, Tristan WirfsNFL Honors finalist: Antoine Winfield Jr. – Defensive Player of the Year finalist
2025 Seasons
Week 3: Baker Mayfield – NFC Offensive Player of the Week (350+ pass yds, 4 TDs)Week 8:
Anthony Nelson – NFC Defensive Player of the Week (2 sacks, FF, INT TD)Chase McLaughlin – NFC Special Teams Player of the Week (3 FGs 50+ yds)Emeka Egbuka – CBS Sports All-Rookie Team and NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month (Sept.)
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