Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Bucs GM Jason Licht reacts to his new extension

Originally posted on Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI
By Darius Hayes | Last updated Jun 26, 2025 2:56 PM ET

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been one of the more successful franchises in the NFL. Their latest moves now show they are keeping their franchise leadership together for many years to come.

The Buccaneers announced that general manager Jason Licht and Head Coach Todd Bowles have signed a multi-year extension to remain with the franchise for the future.

Tampa Bay's decision ensures continuity at the top of the organization, which has been very successful since he arrived. Licht reacted in a statement following the decision.

“I am very grateful to the Glazer Family for the trust and belief they have shown in what we are doing here,” Licht said. “I am also very excited to continue working alongside Todd well into the future as we continue our mission of finding and developing talented players and chasing additional championships for our fans.”

Since his arrival in 2014, Licht has built a roster that produced a Super Bowl championship, multiple All-Pro and Pro Bowl selections and one of the NFL's most consistent postseason contenders. This resume includes bold and effective moves, which include signing future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady in 2020. He also drafted franchise players like lineman Tristan Wirfs, safety Antoine Winfield Jr. and wide receiver Mike Evans. He was also successful in hiring great coaches like Bruce Arians and then elevating current Head Coach Todd Bowles.

Since 2020, Licht’s front office has delivered 57 total wins (regular season and postseason), five playoff appearances, four NFC South titles and a Super Bowl championship. His leadership helped turn a struggling team into a consistent winner.

The pairing with Bowles continues to anchor the organization as it moves into a new phase with rising stars and proven veterans. Tampa Bay is betting on its brain trust to chase more titles in the coming years.