The Tampa Bay Buccaneers needed a new defensive line coach after the departure of Kacy Rodgers to the Detroit Lions, and now, they officially have one — and he'

The Buccaneers have picked up a new defensive line coach. According to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, Charlie Strong is joining the club in that position. Strong, 64, was most recently a defensive analyst with Alabama in 2023.

After some time away from the sideline, longtime college football coach Charlie Strong has reportedly landed himself a job in the NFL. Strong made his name as a defensive coordinator and interim head coach at the University of Florida before taking head jobs at Louisville,

Strong's long coaching career has almost entirely taken place at the college level, outside of his stint with Urban Meyer and the Jags a few seasons ago.

Strong will join Todd Bowles‘ Buccaneers staff as defensive line coach, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports. This will mark Strong’s second job as an NFL assistant. He was previously on Urban Meyer‘s 2021 Jaguars staff, being in place as inside linebackers coach that season.

The former Texas, Louisville and South Florida coach is heading back to the NFL for the first time since 2021 under Urban Meyer.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers went big-name fishing to replace Kacy Rodgers, who left for the Detroit Lions. They chose a name familiar to the Tampa Bay area and with experience coaching at the top

The Bucs have hired a new defensive line coach and it’s someone that is familiar with Tampa. Ian Rapoport from the NFL network is has reported that the Bucs are going to hire Charlie Strong to be their next defensive line coach after Kacy Rodgers departed take the same job with the Lions.

A former Florida Gators coach is making his return to the Sunshine State. According to Ian Rappaport, The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hired Charlie Strong as their defensive line coach. This will be his second stint with an NFL team.