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Buccaneers Reshape Staff With Reported Hires, Including T.J. Yates and Todd Bowles Jr.

Moves reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter position Tampa Bay to finalize its coaching structure before free agency.

Overview

  • ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Tampa Bay hired T.J. Yates as pass game coordinator and Ken Zampese as senior offensive assistant/pass game specialist.
  • The Buccaneers also brought in Chandler Whitmer as quarterbacks coach and Andrew Mitchell as assistant offensive line coach.
  • Defensive and support additions include Marcus West as defensive line coach, Todd Bowles Jr. as defensive assistant, and Luke Smith as assistant special teams coach.
  • Internal promotions elevate Tim Atkins to safeties coach, Rashad Johnson to cornerbacks coach, and Chad Wade to head strength and conditioning.
  • Zac Robinson is in as offensive coordinator, with Yates reuniting with him after working together in Atlanta, as Tampa Bay turns to roster building with the No. 15 draft pick.