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Truth behind Josh Grizzard's firing is a stark reflection of Todd Bowles' status with the Bucs

<a href="/nfl/players/todd_bowles/371477">Todd Bowles</a> fired offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard after his first year holding the title with the <a href="/nfl/players/tampa_bay_buccaneers/923329">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> on Thursday and it was a move many suspected he'd make.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/todd_bowles_has_already_fired_2_buccaneers_coaches/s1_127_43304091'>Todd Bowles has already fired 2 Buccaneers coaches</a></h2>

The <a href="/nfl/players/tampa_bay_buccaneers/923329">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> have decided to stick with head coach <a href="/nfl/players/todd_bowles/371477">Todd Bowles</a> for the 2026 season. However, Bowles wasted no time and is already making a pair of coaching changes.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/legendary_bucs_assistant_tom_moore_announces_retirement/s1_17102_43304387'>Legendary Bucs Assistant Tom Moore Announces Retirement</a></h2>

The end of an era has arrived, not just in Tampa Bay but in the NFL world. After 62 years of coaching and more than 46 seasons in the NFL, legendary assistant coach Tom Moore is retiring, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reported Thursday morning.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/buccaneers_sign_14_players_to_futures_deals/s1_17039_43304427'>Buccaneers Sign 14 Players To Futures Deals</a></h2>

The <a href="/nfl/players/tampa_bay_buccaneers/923329">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> announced they have signed 14 players to futures contracts. The following is a list of the 14 players Tampa Bay signed: S Marcus

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/the_2025_leading_receiver_by_team_quiz/s1__43298660'>The '2025 leading receiver by team' quiz</a></h2>

How many of the NFL players to lead their team in receiving yards in the 2025-26 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 100-yard-receiving rookie by team' quiz

The 'NFL 2015-16 leading passers by team' quiz

The 'Last 1,000-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/coaching_legend_tom_moore_retires_after_46_nfl_seasons/s1_17114_43304196'>Coaching legend Tom Moore retires after 46 NFL seasons</a></h2>

The <a href="/nfl/players/tampa_bay_buccaneers/923329">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> will look a bit different next season after failing to make the playoffs. That usually comes with people getting fired, players getting cut or traded, and sometimes, others just walk away from the game.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/the_best_passing_performances_from_one_nfl_playoff_run/s1__43266200'>The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run</a></h2>

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/todd_bowles_has_one_saving_grace_after_firing_josh_grizzard_and_he_still_has_more_changes_he_must_make/s1_17313_43304057'>Todd Bowles has one saving grace after firing Josh Grizzard and he still has more changes he must make</a></h2>

The <a href="/nfl/players/tampa_bay_buccaneers/923329">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> finally took action to give some accountability after a disastrous 2-7 slide to end a very disappointing 2025 season. However, it wasn't on the side of the ball that stood out down the stretch as the worst.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/baker_mayfield_announces_news_away_from_football_on_thursday/s1_17615_43304131'>Baker Mayfield Announces News Away From Football on Thursday</a></h2>

The <a href="/nfl/players/tampa_bay_buccaneers/923329">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> entered the 2025 season with optimism, beginning with a strong 6-2 start and aspirations of returning to the playoffs after a wild card round exit in 2024.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/buccaneers_fire_oc_josh_grizzard_qb_coach/s1_17049_43303761'>Buccaneers fire OC Josh Grizzard, QB coach</a></h2>

Josh Grizzard is out after one season as offensive coordinator of the Buccaneers, which puts Tampa Bay in position to hire a fifth primary play-caller in as many years.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/buccaneers_senior_offensive_consultant_tom_moore_announces_retirement/s1_17039_43304430'>Buccaneers Senior Offensive Consultant Tom Moore Announces Retirement</a></h2>

Per Rick Stroud, Buccaneers senior offensive consultant Tom Moore has decided to retire after more than 46 years in the NFL. Moore talked about his decision to retire, mentioning his desire to care for his wife who had a stroke earlier this year. “It’s time for me to go home and take care of my wife,” Moore said, via Stroud.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/looking_back_at_every_nfl_christmas_day_game/s1__43174218'>Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game</a></h2>

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/legendary_nfl_coach_retires_at_age_87/s1_13132_43303616'>Legendary NFL coach retires at age 87</a></h2>

He is walking away after 46 seasons of coaching in the NFL.

Buccaneers part ways with scapegoats after apparent Todd Bowles decision

With John Harbaugh available, is keeping Todd Bowles the right move for the Buccaneers?

Did Buccaneers reach out to John Harbaugh before Todd Bowles decision?

The 25 best NFL nicknames of all-time

The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

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<div class="lzy loading it-small_16_9"><img class="lazyload rfi-img" alt="The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz" data-src="http://res.cloudinary.com/ybmedia/image/upload/c_crop,e_improve,h_914,w_1628,x_268,y_68/c_fill,f_auto,h_225,q_auto,w_400/v1/m/6/2/62ac574bb8515a967f10ab6b533240e0ce86fbc2/sacks-nfl-season-quiz.jpg"></div> The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/bucs_fire_oc_josh_grizzard/s1_17102_43303804'> Bucs Fire OC Josh Grizzard</a></h2>

Major shakeups have already began for the Bucs as they have fired offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard, per <a href="/nfl/players/ian_rapoport/680036">Ian Rapoport</a> of the NFL Network. Grizzard spent two seasons in Tampa Bay, first as the passing game coordinator in 2024 and then was bumped up to offensive coordinator in 2025.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/buccaneers_part_ways_with_scapegoats_after_apparent_todd_bowles_decision/s1_13132_43303273'>Buccaneers part ways with scapegoats after apparent Todd Bowles decision</a></h2>

On Thursday, the Buccaneers moved on from two scapegoats after they failed to qualify for the playoffs and finished this season with a record of 8-9.

With John Harbaugh available, is keeping Todd Bowles the right move for the Buccaneers?

The 'NFL coach all-time wins leaders' quiz

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/buccaneers_fire_oc_josh_grizzard/s1_14819_43303237'>Buccaneers Fire OC Josh Grizzard</a></h2>

As expected, the Buccaneers will have another new offensive coordinator for the 2026 season. Josh Grizzard is out after one season, as first reported by Tom Pelissero, <a href="/nfl/players/ian_rapoport/680036">Ian Rapoport</a> and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.

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<h2><a href='/general_sports/articles/buccaneers_fire_oc_josh_grizzard/s1_17039_43303530'>Buccaneers Fire OC Josh Grizzard</a></h2>

According to Tom Pelissero, the Buccaneers have fired OC <a href="/college_football/players/josh_grizzard/70139">Josh Grizzard</a> after just one year in charge. While Tampa Bay retained HC <a href="/nfl/players/todd_bowles/371477">Todd Bowles</a>, missing the playoffs comes with consequences and those will apparently be felt by the rest of his staff. This will now be Bowles’ fifth offensive coordinator in as many seasons.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/bucs_olb_yaya_diaby_i_feel_like_sometimes_im_out_there_by_myself/s1_17102_43303805'>Bucs OLB Yaya Diaby: 'I Feel Like Sometimes I’m Out There By Myself'</a></h2>

Bucs outside linebacker <a href="/nfl/players/yaya_diaby/701213">Yaya Diaby</a> had seven sacks to once again lead the team in that defensive category. Diaby’s 7.5 sacks were the most in Tampa Bay during the 2023 season, which was Diaby’s rookie campaign.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/did_buccaneers_reach_out_to_john_harbaugh_before_todd_bowles_decision/s1_13132_43302688'>Did Buccaneers reach out to John Harbaugh before Todd Bowles decision?</a></h2>

On Wednesday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times and Jenna Laine of ESPN confirmed that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were retaining head coach Todd Bowles for another season. Some previously wondered if Buccaneers ownership could reach out to John Harbaugh after he was stunningly fired by the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/rb_rachaad_white_expects_to_depart_buccaneers/s1_14819_43291638'>RB Rachaad White Expects To Depart Buccaneers</a></h2>

<a href="/nfl/players/rachaad_white/705965">Rachaad White</a> seems to think he’ll be playing elsewhere in 2026. The impending free agent running back posted a farewell message to the Buccaneers on Instagram, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times.