Buccaneers fire OC Josh Grizzard after 1 season: Reports

Story bySean LeahyContributing writerThu, January 8, 2026 at 3:13 PM UTC·1 min readThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers have fired offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard and quarterback coach Thad Lewis, according to multiple reports. Grizzard was head coach Todd Bowles' fourth OC in four seasons, and with his job safe, he'll search for a fifth. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Bucs' offense took a big step back this season, dropping from third in the NFL in total yards in 2024 (399.5 per game) to 21st this past season (320.4 per game). The team has won four straight NFC South division titles and made the playoffs every season since 2020, but has only won one playoff game since Bowles took over as head coach in 2022. In Bowles' four seasons in charge, Tampa has a 35-33 record. Since Bowles joined the franchise in 2019 as defensive coordinator, the Buccaneers have had Byron Leftwich, Dave Canales, Coen, and Grizzard serve as offensive coordinator. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports two names to watch are Rams passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase and Ravens OC Todd Monken. Grizzard joined the Bucs in 2024 as passing game coordinator before being promoted to offensive coordinator following Liam Coen's departure to the Jacksonville Jaguars. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLewis, a former NFL journeyman who played seven games in the league, was hired in 2020 as an intern before moving up to be an offensive assistant.