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Buccaneers' Collapse: 2-7 Finish Sparks Pressure on Bowles

2/16/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers started the 2025 season 6-2 but finished 2-7, missing the playoffs.
Lavonte David, linebacker for the Buccaneers and impending free agent, said he was embarrassed by missed opportunities after losses to the Dolphins, Saints, and Panthers.
The Buccaneers did not make a coaching change, though offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard was let go after one season.
Todd Bowles faces pressure in 2026 to improve in a competitive division.

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Story summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers started the 2025 season 6-2 but finished 2-7, missing the playoffs.
Lavonte David, linebacker for the Buccaneers and impending free agent, said he was embarrassed by missed opportunities after losses to the Dolphins, Saints, and Panthers.
The Buccaneers did not make a coaching change, though offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard was let go after one season.
Todd Bowles faces pressure in 2026 to improve in a competitive division.