Todd Bowles faces pressure entering 2026 NFL season with Buccaneers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 2:09 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Todd Bowles has been identified as being on the hot seat as the Buccaneers prepare for the 2026 NFL season. After a disappointing 2025 campaign, where Tampa Bay missed the playoffs with an 8-9 record, Bowles faces heightened scrutiny. His coaching tenure includes three NFC South titles in four seasons, but the team's struggles in 2025, particularly in rushing and defense performance, have raised questions about his future. The Buccaneers have made significant roster changes, parting ways with veterans like Mike Evans and Lavonte David while bringing in younger talent. The upcoming season will be pivotal for Bowles, as failing to achieve a winning record could jeopardize his position.
- •Bowles has a 35-33 coaching record with the Buccaneers.
- •Tampa Bay finished 2025 with an 8-9 record after a promising start.
- •The roster has undergone significant changes ahead of the 2026 season.
- •Bowles aims to regain playoff contention amid rising criticism.
- 2:09 AMYahoo Sports — Bucs' Todd Bowles listed as being on the hot seat to start 2026
"One PFF analyst believes Todd Bowles could be facing a pivotal season after the Buccaneers missed the playoffs in 2025.
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