TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Buccaneers have fired several position coaches as the team looks to rebound from missing the playoffs in 2025.
The Tampa Buccaneers will no longer be employing Josh Grizzard as the team's offensive coordinator, according to a social media post by ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.
Schefter said the following on X (formerly known as Twitter):
Sources: Bucs fired OC Josh Grizzard after he served just one season on the job, replacing Liam Coen. pic.twitter.com/jxRlWMSm5l
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 8, 2026
Tom Pelissero with the NFL Network said the Bucs have also fired special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey.
The Bucs fired special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey, sources tell The Insiders. pic.twitter.com/F3PvQFTpPG
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 8, 2026
Quarterbacks coach Thad Lewis, cornerbacks coach Kevin Ross and defensive lineman coach Charlie Strong will not be retained by the team.
“These decisions are always difficult, but the disappointing end to the season required some changes to our coaching staff in order to ensure we live up to the high standards we have set here,” said Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles.
Buccaneers announce changes to coaching staff.
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) January 8, 2026
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The coach firings come after the Bucs missed the playoffs and the day after Bowles announced his return to the team.
The Bucs were 3rd in total yards on offense in 2024 with 6,792 and 21st in 2025 with 5,447.
The Bucs were also 4th in points in 2024 with 502 and 18th in 2025 with 380.
Tampa Bay will be looking for seven coaches (so far) next season as senior offensive assistant Tom Moore and safeties coach Nick Rapone announced their retirements.
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