Sep 7, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard talks with huge receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) earlier than the sport in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Necessary Credit score: Brett Davis-Imagn Photographs Josh Grizzard is out after one season as offensive coordinator of the Buccaneers, which places Tampa Bay in place to rent a fifth main play-caller in as a few years.
In accordance with a number of reviews, Grizzard and quarterbacks coach Thad Lewis had been fired by head coach Todd Bowles, who vowed to “make wanted adjustments” to this teaching employees after the Bucs missed the playoffs and completed the season 8-9.
Grizzard, 35, was promoted to offensive coordinator to switch Liam Coen, who was employed as head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Grizzard spent seven seasons with the Miami Dolphins earlier than becoming a member of the Buccaneers in 2023 as passing recreation coordinator.
Quarterback Baker Mayfield had one of the best statistical season of his profession in 2024 beneath Coen, racking up 4,500 yards, 41 touchdowns and a 71.4 p.c completion fee. He acquired off to a blazing begin to the 2025 season.
Since Byron Leftwich was fired after the 2022 season, the Buccaneers have had Dave Canales (2023), Coen and Grizzard name offensive performs.
The Buccaneers additionally let Lewis go, based on ESPN. Lewis, who performed quarterback at Duke and was on the roster of eight NFL groups from 2010-2017, was quarterbacks coach the previous two seasons and has been with the Bucs in varied roles since 2020.
–Area Stage Media
