The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have fired offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard, special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey, quarterbacks coach Thaddeus Lewis, cornerbacks coach Kevin Ross and defensive line coach Charlie Strong.
Grizzard replaced Liam Coen, who left the club after one season to become head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Coen himself succeeded Dave Canales, who left the club after one season to become head coach of the Carolina Panthers. Both Coen and Canales had led their teams to the NFL playoffs.
“These decisions are always difficult to make, but our team’s disappointing end to the season necessitated some changes within our coaching staff to ensure we meet the high standards we have set for ourselves here,” said Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles.
Bowles’ changes to his staff come after an 8-9 season, after the team began the campaign with a 6-2 record.
Quarterback Baker Mayfield had his best season under Coen after a breakout year with Canales. He played at an MVP level during the first half of the season under Grizzard, but injuries contributed to his lack of consistency late in the campaign.
The Bucs offense fell from third overall in passing yards in 2024 to 21st. She was among the top five in ground, air and points scored last season, but finished 21st on ground, 20th in air and 18th in points scored in 2025.
