Current Coaching Roster 
TeamZone • 2026 coaching roster
Meet the coaches guiding Tampa Bay
From the practice field to the sideline, coaching is a team effort. Get to know Tampa Bay's head coach, coordinators and position coaches, along with the staff supporting strength, conditioning and coaching operations.
Explore each unit below, read the coordinator backgrounds, and follow any staff member's name to the official team biography.
Reviewed . Roster reference: Official Buccaneers coaching directory.
Leading the staff
Head coach
Todd Bowles
Head Coach
Todd Bowles is in his fifth season as Tampa Bay’s head coach in 2026. He previously directed the Buccaneers’ defense from 2019–21, a span that included the Super Bowl LV championship. After becoming head coach in 2022, he guided the club to NFC South titles in each of his first three seasons.
Moving the football
Offensive coaching staff
The offensive staff connects the passing game, running game and work of each position group. Its preparation brings quarterbacks, receivers, backs and linemen into the same game plan.
Zac Robinson
Offensive Coordinator
Zac Robinson is in his first Buccaneers season as offensive coordinator in 2026 after two years coordinating Atlanta’s offense. His NFL coaching career began with the Rams in 2019 and progressed from assistant assignments to quarterbacks coach/pass game coordinator in 2022–23.
Kevin Carberry
Run Game Coordinator / Offensive Line Coach
Kevin Carberry is in his third Buccaneers season in 2026 and his second as run game coordinator/offensive line coach. He arrived in Tampa Bay as offensive line coach in 2024, then added responsibility for coordinating the running game the following season.
T.J. Yates
Pass Game Coordinator
T.J. Yates is in his first Buccaneers season as pass game coordinator on offense in 2026. He spent five seasons in Atlanta, starting as a passing game specialist in 2021. He subsequently coached wide receivers in 2022–23 and quarterbacks in 2024 before becoming the Falcons’ passing game coordinator in 2025.
| Staff member | Position |
|---|---|
| Zac Robinson | Offensive Coordinator |
| Kevin Carberry | Run Game Coordinator / Offensive Line Coach |
| T.J. Yates | Pass Game Coordinator |
| Jeff Kastl | Assistant Tight Ends Coach |
| Bryan McClendon | Wide Receivers Coach |
| Andrew Mitchell | Assistant Offensive Line Coach |
| Justin Peelle | Tight Ends Coach |
| Skip Peete | Running Backs Coach |
| Blaine Stewart | Offensive Quality Control |
| Chandler Whitmer | Quarterbacks Coach |
| Ken Zampese | Senior Offensive Assistant / Pass Game Specialist |
Preparing for the opposition
Defensive coaching staff
The defensive staff's work brings together coverage, pressure, run defense and tackling. George Edwards coordinates the defensive passing game; Larry Foote combines defensive run-game coordination with coaching the outside linebackers.
George Edwards
Pass Game Coordinator
George Edwards is in his fourth Buccaneers season in 2026 and his second as pass game coordinator on defense. He moved into the role after two seasons coaching Tampa Bay’s outside linebackers. His experience reaches well beyond those assignments: 2026 is his 29th NFL coaching season and his 37th season overall.
Larry Foote
Run Game Coordinator / Outside Linebackers Coach
Larry Foote is in his eighth Buccaneers season in 2026 and his second as run game coordinator/outside linebackers coach. He originally coached Tampa Bay’s outside linebackers from 2019–21, then spent three seasons as pass game coordinator/inside linebackers coach. His current assignment returns him to the outside-linebacker group while coordinating the defensive run game.
| Staff member | Position |
|---|---|
| George Edwards | Pass Game Coordinator |
| Larry Foote | Run Game Coordinator / Outside Linebackers Coach |
| Tim Atkins | Safeties Coach |
| Todd Bowles Jr. | Defensive Assistant |
| Mike Caldwell | Inside Linebackers Coach |
| Joey Fitzgerald | Defensive Quality Control Coach |
| Rashad Johnson | Cornerbacks Coach |
| Marcus West | Defensive Line Coach |
Field position and scoring opportunities
Special teams
Kicks, punts, returns and coverage bring their own assignments and preparation. The special-teams staff works across position groups to get those details ready for game day.
Danny Smith
Special Teams Coordinator
Danny Smith is in his first season as Tampa Bay’s special teams coordinator in 2026. He arrived after 13 years overseeing Pittsburgh’s special teams, from 2013–25. His background spans more than three decades of NFL coaching, including 29 seasons as a special teams coordinator before joining the Buccaneers.
| Staff member | Position |
|---|---|
| Danny Smith | Special Teams Coordinator |
| Luke Smith | Assistant Special Teams Coach |
Supporting the week's preparation
Strength, conditioning and coaching operations
Strength and conditioning
| Staff member | Position |
|---|---|
| Chad Wade | Head Strength and Conditioning Coach |
| Cory Bichey | Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach |
| Deandre Ward Sr. | Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach |
Coaching operations
Sarah Evans
Senior Manager of Coaching Operations
Evans is listed in the team's coaching directory in an operations role. Her official profile provides more background.
For the wider organization, including football support departments, ownership and media contacts, visit our Current Staff page.
How the 2026 staff came together
New arrivals and promotions
- January 20, 2026: Danny Smith was appointed special teams coordinator.
- January 22, 2026: Zac Robinson was appointed offensive coordinator, according to the team's transactions log.
- February 12, 2026: The Buccaneers announced seven additional coaches: Todd Bowles Jr., Andrew Mitchell, Luke Smith, Marcus West, Chandler Whitmer, T.J. Yates and Ken Zampese.
- Promotions announced February 12: Tim Atkins became safeties coach, Rashad Johnson became cornerbacks coach, and Chad Wade became head strength and conditioning coach.
Dated sources: Official transactions log • Danny Smith hiring announcement • February coaching-staff announcement.
