History of Todd Bowles in Timeline

Todd Bowles is an American football coach and former NFL player, currently the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Before coaching, he played college football at Temple and then professionally for teams including the Washington Redskins, with whom he won Super Bowl XXII. His career spans both playing and coaching in the NFL.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

November 18, 1963: Todd Bowles Born

On November 18, 1963, Todd Robert Bowles was born. He later became a professional football coach and player.

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May 7, 1986: Bowles Signed by the Washington Redskins

On May 7, 1986, Todd Bowles was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Washington Redskins after choosing them over six other NFL teams. His contract included a signing bonus between $8,000 and $10,000.

September 8, 1987: Bowles Earns Starting Free Safety Position

On September 8, 1987, Todd Bowles beat out Curtis Jordan for the starting free safety job after Jordan was released during final roster cuts.

February 1, 1989: Bowles Left Unprotected by Redskins During Free Agency

On February 1, 1989, after his contract expired, Todd Bowles was left unprotected by the Redskins during "Plan B" free agency, despite being a regular starter at free safety the previous two seasons.

September 1, 1992: Bowles Waived by the San Francisco 49ers

On September 1, 1992, Todd Bowles was waived during final roster cuts by the San Francisco 49ers.

August 31, 1993: Bowles Waived by the Redskins

On August 31, 1993, Todd Bowles was waived by the Redskins during final roster cuts.

January 23, 2008: Bowles Hired by the Miami Dolphins

On January 23, 2008, Todd Bowles was hired by the Miami Dolphins as the team's secondary coach and assistant head coach.

December 12, 2011: Bowles Named Interim Head Coach of the Dolphins

On December 12, 2011, Todd Bowles was named the interim head coach of the Miami Dolphins following the firing of head coach Tony Sparano.

January 30, 2012: Bowles Hired as Eagles' Secondary Coach

On January 30, 2012, Todd Bowles was hired by the Philadelphia Eagles as the team's secondary coach.

January 18, 2013: Bowles Hired as Defensive Coordinator for Arizona Cardinals

On January 18, 2013, Todd Bowles was hired as the defensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals.

2014: Bowles Voted AP Assistant Coach of the Year

In the 2014 season, Todd Bowles was voted Associated Press (AP)'s Assistant Coach of the Year for his efforts.

January 14, 2015: Bowles Named Head Coach of the New York Jets

On January 14, 2015, the New York Jets named Todd Bowles their new head coach and signed him to a four-year deal.

July 28, 2015: Bowles Underwent Knee Replacement Surgery

On July 28, 2015, it was revealed that Todd Bowles underwent a partial knee replacement surgery.

December 29, 2017: Jets Retain Bowles and Sign Extension

On December 29, 2017, the Jets announced that Todd Bowles had been retained for the 2018 season and that he signed an extension through 2020.

January 8, 2019: Bowles Hired as Defensive Coordinator of the Buccaneers

On January 8, 2019, Todd Bowles was hired as the defensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, rejoining Bruce Arians' staff.

August 4, 2021: Bowles Agrees to Contract Extension with the Buccaneers

On August 4, 2021, Todd Bowles agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

March 30, 2022: Bowles Named Head Coach of the Buccaneers

On March 30, 2022, Todd Bowles was named the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a five-year deal after Bruce Arians shifted to a senior football consultant role.

May 2023: Bowles Graduates from Mount St. Mary's University

In May 2023, Todd Bowles received a Bachelor of Science degree in youth and community development from Mount St. Mary's University, completing his degree after leaving Temple without graduating previously.