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's familiar with the Tampa Bay area. NFL reporter Ian Rapoport reported on Wednesday that the Buccaneers are hiring Charlie Strong to replace Rodgers as the team's defensive line coach.

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 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.