The Tampa Bay Buccaneers interviewed Brian Callahan virtually for their vacant offensive coordinator position. Callahan, with extensive NFL coaching experience including a recent stint as Bengals' offensive coordinator, has a strong track record of offensive success and developing top-tier quarterbacks like Joe Burrow.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2025 season saw a decline with an 8-9 record, led by quarterback Baker Mayfield who had a standout year with record-breaking performances and significant rushing yards, despite injuries. Teddy Bridgewater and Connor Bazelak served as backups, with the team planning for Mayfield's continuation in 2026 and a decision needed on Bridgewater's future.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are restructuring their coaching staff for the 2026 season, parting ways with five assistants including coordinators and retiring veteran coach Tom Moore, following an 8-9 season that ended their playoff streak and highlighted areas for improvement across offense, defense, and special teams.
Todd Bowles will return as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach for the 2026 season despite a disappointing 8-9 record and missing the playoffs, with the team facing personnel challenges and aiming to improve in the upcoming year.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles acknowledged the need for defensive adjustments after a mixed 2025 season, emphasizing evaluation and potential schematic and personnel changes to improve pass rush and overall defense performance for 2026.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2026 schedule includes games against second-place teams from NFC East, NFC West, and AFC West, with home games against the Chargers, Rams, and Falcons, and away games against the Cowboys, Ravens, and others, totaling 17 games with nine at home due to the NFC hosting the 17th game.
The Buccaneers secured a 16-14 victory over the Panthers in Week 18, keeping their playoff hopes alive with strong ground game and solid defense, including key turnovers and a standout performance by Cade Otton and Lavonte David.
The NFL Week 18 Saturday games significantly impacted the NFC playoff standings, with the Seahawks securing the top seed and a bye, the Buccaneers needing help to win their division, and the playoff seeding for teams like the 49ers, Rams, and Eagles still uncertain depending on Sunday's results.
Lavonte David made history for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by tying Derrick Brooks for sixth all-time in tackles and becoming the franchise's all-time leading tackler, while also achieving a rare feat of combined sacks and takeaways, highlighting his significant impact and legacy in the NFL.
In a rain-soaked game, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers narrowly defeated the Carolina Panthers 16-14, thanks to a dominant rushing performance and key defensive plays, keeping their NFC South division hopes alive pending other results.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, led by Baker Mayfield, narrowly defeated the Carolina Panthers 16-14, keeping their playoff hopes alive and needing the New Orleans Saints to beat the Atlanta Falcons to win the NFC South division, which will be a losing record champion. The game was marked by a rain-soaked finish, key turnovers, and a potential farewell for veteran players like Mike Evans and Lavonte David. The outcome hinges on the final game between the Saints and Falcons.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers narrowly defeated the Carolina Panthers 16-14, keeping their NFC South division hopes alive as they await the outcome of the Saints-Falcons game. The game was closely contested, with key plays including a late touchdown by Carolina and a crucial field goal by Tampa Bay, amidst challenging weather conditions.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will have Calijah Kancey and Tristan Wirfs back for their crucial Week 18 game against the Carolina Panthers, while Jamel Dean and Anthony Nelson are out due to injuries. The Panthers are missing key players including Tershawn Wharton and Claudin Cherelus. Both teams submitted their inactive lists ahead of the game at Raymond James Stadium.
The NFC South championship race is between the Panthers and Buccaneers, with the outcome depending on this weekend's games; a Panthers win or Falcons loss secures the division for Carolina, while a Buccaneers win and Saints loss extend Tampa Bay's streak to five titles, despite recent struggles.
The final NFL regular-season game features the 7-9 Buccaneers hosting the 8-8 Panthers, with the game potentially deciding the NFC South division title. Experts are divided in their predictions, with some favoring the Buccaneers and others the Panthers, but overall consensus is uncertain. The game is crucial for both teams' playoff hopes, and predictions vary based on recent team performances and key player impacts.