Buccaneers announce Todd Bowles, Jason Licht contract extensions
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are keeping their leadership group of coach Todd Bowles and general manager Jason Licht intact long-term.
The Buccaneers announced Thursday they are signing Bowles and Licht to multiyear contract extensions.
"Jason and Todd's excellent leadership and vision have been critical to our organizational success, and the winning culture they have established has us well positioned into the future," Buccaneers owner and co-chairman Joel Glazer said in a statement. "Jason has evolved into one of the top talent evaluators and general managers in the NFL, while Todd has led us to three consecutive division titles and is one of the league's leading defensive minds. Under their guidance, we will continue building towards another championship."
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports Bowles' extension is for three seasons and will take him through the 2028 season. Bowles originally signed a five-year deal with the Buccaneers in 2022 after Bruce Arians' retirement, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
No information was provided about the length of Licht's extension.
Since taking over the Buccaneers, Bowles has led Tampa Bay to a 27-24 record and three consecutive NFC South titles. Before that, he helped lead the Buccaneers to a Super Bowl 55 win as the team's defensive coordinator.
Meanwhile, Licht has been Tampa Bay's general manager since 2014. The 54-year-old has a record of just 85-95 during his career but was the architect of the Buccaneers' Super Bowl 55-winning team. He played a major role in bringing in Tom Brady as a marquee free agent signing, which sparked Tampa Bay's run of five consecutive playoff appearances.
Licht, who is entering his 12th season in Tampa Bay, has also routinely drafted well throughout his time with the Buccaneers. He has landed starters like Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Tristan Wirfs, Vita Vea, Antoine Winfield Jr. and more across 12 total drafts to date.
This story has been updated with new information.